Alexiadis Libri Xv

Alexiadis Libri XV, Volume 1, is a seminal work by Anna Comnena, offering a detailed historical account of the reign of her father, Emperor Alexius I Comnenus of the Byzantine Empire. Written in ancient Greek, this volume provides invaluable insights into the political, military, and social landscape of the late 11th and early 12th centuries.Anna Comnena’s narrative covers the challenges faced by Alexius I, including wars against the Normans, Turks, and various other internal and external threats. The text is crucial for understanding the Byzantine perspective on the early Crusades and the complex relationships between Byzantium and the West. This edition, edited by Pierre Poussines, makes accessible a foundational text for scholars and historians interested in the Byzantine Empire and medieval history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.