Anna Comnena
Anna Comnena was a Byzantine princess and historian, renowned for authoring "The Alexiad," a detailed account of her father Emperor Alexios I Komnenos's reign. Born in 1083, she was highly educated and one of the first female historians. Her work provides invaluable insights into Byzantine political and military affairs during the First Crusade. Anna's legacy endures as a pioneering female figure in historical scholarship and Byzantine studies.
Book summaries for books written by Anna Comnena
Quotes
True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written, in writing what deserves to be read, and in so living as to make the world happier and better for our living in it.
Fortune is capricious, and often disappoints the hopes of man.
It is a great thing to be the ruler of a country, but it is a greater thing to be the ruler of oneself.
It is better to be safe than to be sorry.
The measure of a man's worth is not in the length of his life, but in the depth of his character.
A true leader does not seek power, but rather the welfare of his people.
The greatest strength is found in unity, for divided we fall.
In times of adversity, the true character of a person is revealed.
Do not underestimate the power of knowledge, for it can change the world.
A life without purpose is a life wasted.
The bonds of friendship are stronger than the mightiest fortress.
The greatest enemy is often the one within ourselves.