Of Comnena Anna The Alexiad
Anna ComnenaThe AlexiadByzantine Empire historyMedieval female historianFirst Crusade primary source
Explore "The Alexiad" by Anna Comnena, a monumental historical work detailing the reign of her father, Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos. This unique primary source provides invaluable insights into Byzantine politics, military campaigns, and the First Crusade, penned by one of history's earliest and most influential female scholars.