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Go to My LibraryThe Alexiad (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
- Language
- English
- Published in
- Publisher
- ROYAL CLASSICS
- Pages
- 436
- ISBN
- 9781774760727
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (32)
Anna Komnenas Alexiade
2022 • LEGARE STREET Press
Danish
The Alexiad of Anna Comnena
1969 • Penguin Classics
English
The Alexiad (Penguin Classics)
2009 • Penguin Classics
English
The Alexiad (Penguin Classics)
2009 • Penguin
English
The Alexiad: Easyread Comfort Edition
2007 • Readhowyouwant
English
Other editions

Anna Komnenas Alexiade
2022 • LEGARE STREET Press
Danish

The Alexiad of Anna Comnena
1969 • Penguin Classics
English

The Alexiad (Penguin Classics)
2009 • Penguin Classics
English

The Alexiad (Penguin Classics)
2009 • Penguin
English

The Alexiad: Easyread Comfort Edition
2007 • Readhowyouwant
English

The Alexiad: Easyread Comfort Edition
2007 • Readhowyouwant
English

The Alexiad (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
2020 • Engage Books
English

Annae Comnenae Alexias
2001 • Apud W. de Gruyter
German

Alexiad of the Princess Anna Comnena : Being the History of the Reign of Her Father, Alexius I, Emperor of the Romans, 1081-1118 A.D
1978 • AMS Press
English

The Alexiad (Penguin Classics)
2004 • Penguin Classics
English

The Alexiad
2007 • Readhowyouwant
English

Alexias: Übersetzt, eingeleitet und mit Anmerkungen versehen von Diether Roderich Reinsch (de Gruyter Texte) (German Edition)
2018 • De Gruyter
German

Alessiade
2010 • Palazzo Comitini
Italian

The Alexiad
2007 • Readhowyouwant
English

The Alexiad
2011 • Digireads.com
English

The Alexiad: Easyread Edition
2007 • Readhowyouwant
English

Comnenus Aleksiada Komnina Alexiada
2010 • Aleteyya
Russian

The Alexiad: Easyread Large Edition
2007 • Readhowyouwant
English

The Alexiad
2015 • Masterworks Classics
English

L'alessiade, Volume 2... (Italian Edition)
2023 • Legare Street Press
Italian

Alexias (de Gruyter Texte) (German Edition)
2001 • de Gruyter
German

The Alexiad
2012 • ReadHowYouWant
English

The Alexiad
2004 • Kessinger Pub Co
English

The Alexiad: Easyread Edition
2007 • Readhowyouwant
English

Alexiad (Kartindo Classics Edition)
2018 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

The Alexiad
2007 • Prentice Hall
English

L' alessiade; Volume 1
2023 • LEGARE STREET Press
Italian

Alexiad
2006 • ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited
English

L'alessiade; Volume 1 (Italian Edition)
2023 • Legare Street Press
Italian

L'alessiade, Volume 2...
2023 • LEGARE STREET Press
Italian

Annae Comnenae Alexiadis Libri Xv, Volumes 1-2 (Latin Edition)
2023 • Legare Street Press
Latin

Anna Komnenas Alexiade
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
Danish
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The book is widely celebrated as an indispensable primary source for understanding the Byzantine Empire and the First Crusade, offering a unique "inside the palace" perspective on 11th and early 12th-century history. Reviewers praise the author's remarkable literary talent, noting how her distinct personality, passion, and wit shine through the text, making for a deeply human and engaging read despite its ancient origins. The narrative provides an excellent portrait of the Comnenian dynasty, detailing military campaigns, political intrigues, and cultural insights of the era with admirable detail. Emperor Alexius I Komnenos is presented as a resilient and sagacious leader who navigated constant threats, with many finding his story of survival and strategic acumen inspiring. The inclusion of powerful and cunning women within the historical accounts is also highlighted as a fascinating and historically significant aspect.
Despite its historical value, many reviewers point out the book's significant bias, particularly the author's overt admiration and idolization of her father, Emperor Alexius, which often leads to a less than objective portrayal of events and characters. This strong personal slant, coupled with the author's tendency towards archaic and sometimes confusing nomenclature for different peoples and places, can be challenging for readers. The book is frequently described as difficult for those unfamiliar with the period, often lacking the necessary context or explanatory footnotes for Byzantine names, titles, and battles. Some find the extensive focus on military campaigns tedious and repetitive, while the writing style can occasionally be high-flown, rambling, or require multiple sentences to convey simple information, making for a demanding read.
Overall, the book is considered a monumental and richly rewarding work, essential for anyone delving into high medieval history. While its length, bias, and dense historical detail can be off-putting for casual readers or those new to the subject, its unparalleled value as a primary source and the captivating voice of its author make it a treasure trove for the right audience. It is highly recommended for readers who already possess a foundational knowledge of Byzantine history or the Crusades, and for historians or enthusiasts seeking deep insight into the era from a contemporary perspective. Those who appreciate engaging with an ancient text that reveals the personality of its writer, even with its imperfections, will find this a profoundly worthwhile and illuminating experience.
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