{"product_id":"the-alexiad-collectors-edition-laminated-hardback-with-jacket-hardcover","title":"The Alexiad (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnna Comnena\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the glittering, treacherous world of the Byzantine Empire, where power is won with brilliance and lost in an instant. Through the eyes of Anna Comnena, the fiercely intelligent daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, witness the drama of court intrigue, fierce battles, and the empire's uneasy alliances with Crusaders. As she chronicles her father's relentless fight to secure his throne and protect his people, Anna reveals a world of cunning strategies and high-stakes diplomacy. This is history told with the vividness of a saga, a story of resilience and ambition in the face of overwhelming odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of medieval historiography, The Alexiad offers an unparalleled glimpse into the Byzantine Empire during the Crusades, written by a trailblazing female historian. Anna Comnena's detailed account of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, provides invaluable insights into the empire's political, military, and religious challenges. Her work bridges the perspectives of East and West, shedding light on the complex relationships between Byzantium and the Crusaders. As both a personal narrative and a historical chronicle, The Alexiad stands as a crucial resource for understanding a pivotal era in world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 436\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.13 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52792072995149,"sku":"9781998667468","price":84.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/ZbGHN_4mXe9781998667468.webp?v=1763474029","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/the-alexiad-collectors-edition-laminated-hardback-with-jacket-hardcover","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}