Download or read book The Alexiad written by Anna Comnena and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2006 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Alexiad" is a spectacular narrative that illustrates the mega events during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Alexius I. Here, Comnena describes the political and military history of her country. She starts with the account of the rebellion through which her father ascended the throne. it also gives point of view of the royal family regarding the Byzantine war And The first crusades. Must Read!