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1. According to the Preface of "The Alexiad", what is the purpose of the book?

The purpose of "The Alexiad", according to the Preface, is to record her father's deeds, focusing especially on his service as Emperor and his service to others. Anna believes that her father, Alexius, was a great man and she regrets his loss.

2. What does Anna believe about her fortune and why?

Anna believes that she even though she was born from nobility, fortune has not been kind to her because of the death of her husband, Caesar Nicephorus.

3. What does Anna note about the state of Rome?

Anna notes that the state of Rome was weakened and she believed that it was a result of the plagues. She believes that the Empire brought the challenges upon itself because of allowing foreign men rule their provinces.

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