Troy
The Myth and Reality Behind the Epic Legend
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2018
Carlton Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78739-091-1 (ISBN)
Carlton Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78739-091-1 (ISBN)
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Nick McCarty reveals the myth and reality behind Troy in an illustrated story of tension, obsession, drama, naked ambition, ruthlessness, greed and war.
This is the story of the mighty city of Troy that gave birth to one of the greatest legends ever told. Sumptuously illustrated, Troy uncovers the archaeological history of the city and the people involved with the discoveries. It 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.
Drawing on the works of Homer and Virgil, it provides a captivating and complete account of the legend of Troy, a legend which continues to fascinate everyone from schoolchildren to film directors.
This is the story of the mighty city of Troy that gave birth to one of the greatest legends ever told. Sumptuously illustrated, Troy uncovers the archaeological history of the city and the people involved with the discoveries. It 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.
Drawing on the works of Homer and Virgil, it provides a captivating and complete account of the legend of Troy, a legend which continues to fascinate everyone from schoolchildren to film directors.
Nick McCarty has written several non-fiction titles on subjects ranging from Rome to Marco Polo. His award-winning adaptations include The Regiment for BBC TV and A Tale of Two Cities for radio.
Prologue • Cast of Characters • Map of Homer's Troy • Who Was Homer? • Schliemann's Quest • The Roots of War • Schliemann's Dream Begins • A Terrible Quarrel • The First Dig • The Gods of Olympus • Hector: A Trojan Hero • Mortal Combat • The Tower of Troy • Paris Meets Menelaus • Gold • A Bloody Battle • Achilles the Avenger • The Nine Cities of Troy • A Bloody Duel • The Wooden Horse • The Fall of Troy • Epilogue • Index • Acknowledgements.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 12.07.2018 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 110 clr and b&w photos and illus |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 230 x 280 mm |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Mittelalter | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Militärgeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78739-091-8 / 1787390918 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78739-091-1 / 9781787390911 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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