Troy: The Myth and Reality Behind the Epic Legend

McCARTY, Nick

ISBN 10: 1844427692 / ISBN 13: 9781844427697

Editore: SevenOaks, 2004

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• Titolo: Troy: The Myth and Reality Behind the Epic Legend
• Editore: SevenOaks
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1844427692
• ISBN 13: 9781844427697
• Rilegatura: Rilegato
• Edizione: 1703853391.
• Condizione: Very Good
• Condizione della sovraccoperta: 15453907
• Firmato: 12/29/2023 12:36:31 PM
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This is the story of the mighty city of Troy that gave birth to one of the greatest legends ever told. But there is more to Troy than mere myth...
Sumptuously illustrated, Troy uncovers the archaeological history of Troy and the people involved with the discoveries. Troy also retells the compelling tale of the siege, the characters involved and the bloody battles that ensued, while answering many pressing questions about this extraordinary place.
Troy draws upon the works of Homer and Virgil to tell the story of the battle for Troy, and to help build an accurate description of what Troy was like at the time of the siege. the interaction between the great mythological characters Achilles and Hector is central to the Trojan War, which continued for ten long years. In the aftermath of the bloody battle between the two mighty warriors. Troy was defeated by an ingenious plot involving the famous wooden horse.
Troy also follows the adventures of Heinrich Schliemann, a ruthless treasure-seeker, at his archaeological site in North-West Turkey in 1870. As ancient ruins and beautiful treasures were uncovered. Schliemann believed he had found the ancient city of Troy.
By interweaving these two stories, Troy provides a captivating and complete account of the legend of Troy, a legend which continues to fascinate everyone from school children to film directors.