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The Alexiad

This Penguin Classic edition of “The Alexiad” has been revised to replace the original 1969 edition. The Alexiad is the first European narrative history written by a woman; an account of the reign of a Byzantine Emperor through the eyes and words of his daughter, it offers an unparalleled view of the Byzantine world in the 11th and 12th centuries.A truly classic historical narrative.

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