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How did alexios i komnenos die.
Komnenos family todayAs part of our Context for the First Crusade series, this post will look at the Byzantine Emperor, Alexius Comnenus. We will explore his reign and his role in the calling of the First Crusade.
Anna Comnena – A Source
Anna Comnena ( – ) was Alexius Comnemus’s eldest daughter.
She compiled a biography entitled ‘The Alexiad’ which was essentially a history of the life and reign of her father. Throughout the work, Anna was concerned with preserving Alexius’ reputation.
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The biography was compiled over almost twenty years Anna began writing around and the work was completed around
As one might suppose, The Alexiad projects a heavily glorified image of Alexius. Anna presents him as the ideal emperor possessing all the necessary virtues of an emperor and she frames the portrayal of her father by drawing upon biblical and classical literary traditions.
Needless to say, The Alexiad needs to be treated with caution.
Alexius ruled during a crucial period
