The Alexiad (Annotated) by Anna Comnena

The Alexiad (Annotated)

Anna Comnena with Elizabeth A.S. Dawes (Translator)

384 pages first pub 1148 (editions)

nonfiction classics history challenging informative slow-paced
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This annotated edition is translated by Elizabeth A.S. Dawes. Anna's description of 11th century CE Byzantium, which covers not only major events but also many physical descriptions and other details such as protocols and clothing, has become an i...

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3.91
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Moods

informative: 100%

adventurous: 25%

challenging: 25%

emotional: 25%

funny: 25%

hopeful: 25%

inspiring: 25%

reflective: 25%

tense: 25%


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