Alexiade

Alexiade, Volume 2, written by Anna Comnena, offers a unique and detailed account of the reign of her father, Emperor Alexius I Comnenus of the Byzantine Empire. This Danish translation, carefully prepared with a historical introduction and annotations by O.A. Hovgaard and published by H.H. Lefolii, provides invaluable insights into the political, military, and social aspects of the Byzantine world during a crucial period. Anna Comnena’s narrative encompasses the challenges faced by Alexius I, including conflicts with external enemies and internal conspiracies, as well as the arrival of the First Crusade. This historical work remains a vital resource for understanding Byzantine history and the complex dynamics of the medieval era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.