The Alexiad
Anna KomneneThe first known history written by a woman, and one of the best accounts of Byzantine imperial politics.
Why It's Lindy
The first known history written by a woman, and one of the best accounts of Byzantine imperial politics. Anna Komnene was both a princess and a historian of the first order.
About This Volume
Anna Komnene's history of the reign of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, and one of the central firsthand accounts of Byzantine politics, warfare, and the First Crusade.
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Why should I read The Alexiad?
The first known history written by a woman, and one of the best accounts of Byzantine imperial politics. Anna Komnene was both a princess and a historian of the first order.
What is The Alexiad about?
Anna Komnene's history of the reign of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, and one of the central firsthand accounts of Byzantine politics, warfare, and the First Crusade.
