内容简介
A revised edition of a medieval masterpiece-the first
narrative history written by a woman
Written between 1143 and 1153 by the daughter of
Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, The Alexiad is one of
the most popular and revealing primary sources in the vast canon of
medieval literature. Princess Anna Komnene, eldest child of the
imperial couple, reveals the inner workings of the court, profiles
its many extraordinary personages, and offers a firsthand account
of immensely significant events such as the First Crusade, as well
as its impact on the relationship between eastern and western
Christianity. A celebrated triumph of Byzantine letters, this is an
unparalleled view of the glorious Constantinople and the medieval
world.