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| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| ISBN 13 | 9780140455274 |
| Book Description | A revised edition of Anna Komnene's Alexiad, to replace our existing 1969 edition. This is the first European narrative history written by a woman - an account of the reign of a Byzantine emperor through the eyes and words of his daughter which offers an unparalleled view of the Byzantine world in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. |
| About the Author | Anna Komnene (1083-1156) was the eldest child of the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos. She is best known as the author of The Alexiad - written between 1143-53, it is the first major history written by a woman. Dr Peter Frankopan is a Senior Research Fellow at Worcester College, Oxford. He has just completed a major monograph for CUP about Byzantium in the 11th and 12th century based on the Alexiad. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Anna Komnene |
| Editor | Peter Frankopan |
| Publication Date | 29 September 2009 |
| Number of Pages | 624 |
The Alexiad Paperback English by Anna Komnene - 29 September 2009
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