The Alexiad is a history book written by the Byzantine historian Anna Comnena. It covers the reign of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, from 1081 to 1118. The book describes the political and military history of the Byzantine Empire during this period, including its conflicts with the Normans and Seljuk Turks. Anna's writing style is praised for its vividness and dramatic flair. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...
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