The Alexiad - Couverture souple

Comnena, Anna

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1627301127 ISBN 13 : 9781627301121

Editeur : Masterworks Classics, 2015

Synopsis

The Alexiad, a compelling, dramatic account of the Emperor Alexios of the Byzantine Empire (about 1050-1118), was written by Alexios' highly educated and articulate daughter, Anna Komnene. A princess raised in the royal court, Komnene (latinized as Comnena) is generally regarded as the first woman historian. She wrote the book from a convent during the last years of her life. This epic book covers the First Crusade, daily life at the court, internal plots and intrigues, wars and invasions, and religious heresies--all from the perspective of one who was there. It is the only primary source of the First Crusade from the Byzantine point of view. The translation from Greek to English by Elizabeth A. S. Dawes has been praised both for its readability and its accuracy.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Anna Comnena (1083 - 1148?), Byzantine princess, historian, and the daughter of Byzantine Ruler Alexius Comnenus, was born in Constantinople. She is best - known for one of the most remarkable Greek historical writings of the Middle Ages, Alexiad (1148). With the help of her mother, Irene Ducaena, she then attempted to disinherit her brother, John II, in favour of her husband. She was exposed and lost her fortune and reputation. Later, she was sent to a convent, where she wrote Alexiad.

Présentation de l'éditeur

“The Alexiad” is a spectacular narrative that illustrates the mega events during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Alexius I. Here, Comnena describes the political and military history of her country. She starts with the account of the rebellion through which her father ascended the throne. It also gives point of view of the royal family regarding the Byzantine war and the first crusades. Must Read!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Masterworks Classics
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1627301127
• ISBN 13: 9781627301121
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 414
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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