num_pages: 716
description: 'The Alexiad'' is a spectacular narrative that illustrates the mega events during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Alexius I. Here, Comnena describes the political and military history of her country. She starts with the account of the rebellion through which her father ascended the throne. It also gives point of view of the royal family regarding the Byzantine war and the first crusades. Must Read!
language: English
title: The Alexiad
titlecomplete: The Alexiad
genres: Nonfiction, Biography, 12th Century, Greece, Literature, History, Medieval, Medieval History, Classics, Historical
ratings_count: 1105
publisher: ReadHowYouWant