The Alexiad (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Couverture rigide

Comnena, Anna

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ISBN 10 : 1998667464 ISBN 13 : 9781998667468

Editeur : Revive Classics, 2025

Synopsis

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

Step into the glittering, treacherous world of the Byzantine Empire, where power is won with brilliance and lost in an instant. Through the eyes of Anna Comnena, the fiercely intelligent daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, witness the drama of court intrigue, fierce battles, and the empire's uneasy alliances with Crusaders. As she chronicles her father's relentless fight to secure his throne and protect his people, Anna reveals a world of cunning strategies and high-stakes diplomacy. This is history told with the vividness of a saga, a story of resilience and ambition in the face of overwhelming odds.

A masterpiece of medieval historiography, The Alexiad offers an unparalleled glimpse into the Byzantine Empire during the Crusades, written by a trailblazing female historian. Anna Comnena's detailed account of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, provides invaluable insights into the empire's political, military, and religious challenges. Her work bridges the perspectives of East and West, shedding light on the complex relationships between Byzantium and the Crusaders. As both a personal narrative and a historical chronicle, The Alexiad stands as a crucial resource for understanding a pivotal era in world history.

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À propos de l'auteur

Anna Komnene was born on December 1, 1083, in the Porphyra Chamber of Constantinople. She was the eldest daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and Empress Irene Doukaina. Raised in the imperial court, Anna received an exceptional education in literature, philosophy, history, and the sciences.In 1097, Anna married Nikephoros Bryennios the Younger, a respected nobleman and historian. They had four children together: Alexios, John, Irene, and Maria. After her father's death in 1118, Anna and her mother plotted to overthrow her brother, John II Komnenos, but the plan failed, leading to her confinement in a monastery.While in the monastery, Anna wrote The Alexiad, chronicling her father's reign and the Byzantine Empire's struggles during the Crusades. Her work remains a vital source for understanding Byzantine history and culture. Anna died in 1153, leaving a lasting legacy as one of history's first female historians.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Revive Classics
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1998667464
• ISBN 13: 9781998667468
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 436
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