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Anna Comnena

Large Print - The Alexiad, Volume 1 of 2 - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket

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ISBN: 9781834124100

Anna Comnena

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Grand Type Classics
23 December 2025

Biography: royalty; History of other lands

Series: The Alexiad, Large Print Multi-Volume Set

Volume One of TwoExperience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition

With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original.

Large Print Features:

18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths:

Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring.

Volume One of Two

Enter the dazzling yet perilous world of the Byzantine Empire, where alliances shift overnight and power rests on a knife's edge. Through the sharp, discerning eyes of Anna Comnena-brilliant scholar, imperial princess, and daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos-you witness the empire's fierce battles, internal betrayals, and uneasy negotiations with Crusader forces. As she recounts her father's relentless struggle to secure his throne and defend his people, Anna paints a vibrant portrait of strategy, ambition, and resilience. Her narrative reads like an epic, revealing the human stakes behind imperial decisions and the extraordinary challenges facing Byzantium in an age of turmoil.

A landmark in medieval historiography, The Alexiad offers an unmatched window into Byzantine politics, warfare, and diplomacy during the First Crusade. As one of history's earliest female historians, Anna Comnena blends rigorous observation with personal insight, illuminating tensions between East and West. Her work remains essential for understanding Byzantine identity, imperial power, and the cultural crossroads that shaped medieval Europe and the Near East.

By: Anna Comnena
Imprint: Grand Type Classics
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 962g
ISBN: 9781834124100
ISBN 10: 1834124107
Series: The Alexiad, Large Print Multi-Volume Set
Pages: 596
Publication Date: 23 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anna Komnene was born on December 1, 1083, in the Porphyra Chamber of Constantinople. She was the eldest daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and Empress Irene Doukaina. Raised in the imperial court, Anna received an exceptional education in literature, philosophy, history, and the sciences.In 1097, Anna married Nikephoros Bryennios the Younger, a respected nobleman and historian. They had four children together: Alexios, John, Irene, and Maria. After her father's death in 1118, Anna and her mother plotted to overthrow her brother, John II Komnenos, but the plan failed, leading to her confinement in a monastery.While in the monastery, Anna wrote The Alexiad, chronicling her father's reign and the Byzantine Empire's struggles during the Crusades. Her work remains a vital source for understanding Byzantine history and culture. Anna died in 1153, leaving a lasting legacy as one of history's first female historians.