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Anne Komnene and Her Times (Garland medieval casebooks)
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Product Description
The most prominent Byzantine historian of the European Middle Ages, the princess Anne Komnene is most famous for the epic "Alexiad", which marks a departure from the tradition of Byzantine history writing. It provides a vivid account of the state and society of Byzantium and the many clashes with the West during the period of the First Crusade (1081-1118). This critical anthology explores the life of Anne Komnene, the Byzantine context in which she wrote, and the impact of the "Alexiad" on her times and on subsequent historical works of literature.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2106076 in Books
- Published on: 2000-05-17
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 220 pages
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From the Back Cover
The most prominent Byzantine historian of the European Middle Ages, the princess Anna Komnene is most famous for the epic Alexiad , which marks a departure from the tradition of Byzantine history writing. It provides a vivid account of the state and society of Byzantium and the many clashes with the West during the period of the First Crusade (1081-1118).
This significant critical anthology explores the life of Anna Komnene, the Byzantine context in which she wrote, and the impact of the Alexiad on her times and on subsequent historical works of literature.
About the Author
Thalia Gouma-Peterson , is Professor of Art Histroy and Museum Director at the College of Wooster
Emily Albu, Jeffrey C. Anderson, Thalia Gouma-Peterson, Barbara Hill, Angeliki Laiou, Jakov Ljubarskij, Ruth Macrides, Paul Magdalino, Diether R. Reinsch
