Author: World Book, Inc Publisher: World Book ISBN: 9780716626688 Category : Trojan War Languages : en Pages : 48
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"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the Trojan War. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on the archaeology of the area in which the war is thought to have taken place, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--
Author: Joachim Latacz Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780199263080 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 372
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The ancient Greek poet Homer tells of the wealthy city of Troy and its defeat in the Trojan War. Since the classical period there has been much debate about whether this is a poetic fiction or a memory of historical reality. Earlier excavations at the hill of Hisarlik, in Turkey, brought no answer, but in 1988 new excavations, under the direction of Manfred Korfmann, led to a radical shift in understanding. In this book Joachim Latacz, one of Korfmann's closest collaborators, shows how this new research has shed light on what is now known about Troy and the Trojan War.
Author: Homer Publisher: London : W. Heinemann ISBN: Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 606
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The Iliad is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma, for which Barry Powell, one of the twenty-first century's leading Homeric scholars, has given us a magnificent new translation. Graceful, lucid, and energetic, Powell's translation renders the Homeric Greek with a simplicity and dignity reminiscent of the original. The text immediately engrosses students with its tight and balanced rhythms, while the incantatory repetitions evoke a continuous "stream of sound" that offers as good an impression of Homer's Greek as one could hope to attain without learning the language. Accessible, poetic, and accurate, Powell's translation is an excellent fit for today's students. With swift, transparent language that rings both ancient and modern, it exposes them to all of the rage, pleasure, pathos, and humor that are Homer's Iliad. Both the translation and the introduction are informed by the best recent scholarship. FEATURES * Uses well-modulated verse and accurate English that is contemporary but never without dignity * Powell's introduction sets the poem in its philological, mythological, and historical contexts * Features unique on-page notes, facilitating students' engagement with the poem * Embedded illustrations accompanied by extensive captions provide Greek and Roman visual sources for key passages in each of the poem's twenty-four books * Eight maps (the most of any available translation) provide geographic context for the poem's many place names * Audio recordings (read by Powell) of fifteen important passages are available at www.oup.com/us/powell and indicated in the text margin by an icon
Author: I. G. Edmonds Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN: 9780840765338 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 194
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Discusses the history, literature and legends, archaeology, and art of this ancient Turkish city, scene of much of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey."
Author: 50minutes Publisher: History ISBN: 9782806296474 Category : Languages : en Pages : 38
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Trojan War in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Trojan War. When Menelaus, king of Sparta, returned home after visiting his dying father in Crete to discover that his beautiful wife, Helen, had been kidnapped by Paris and taken to Troy, he was furious. He declared a war on Troy that would last ten years, lead to a considerable loss of life, and eventually end in the famous saga of the Trojan horse. In just 50 minutes you will: - Understand the context surrounding the Trojan War, leading up to the fearless kidnapping of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris - Discover the sacrifices made by both sides and the intricacies of ancient warfare, particularly in the face of the impenetrable defence of the walls of Troy - Recognise the final blow to the Trojans when the Greeks sent in their famous wooden horse, and finally captured the city and recovered Helen ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
Author: Diane P. Thompson Publisher: McFarland ISBN: Category : Trojan War Languages : en Pages : 252
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This book, a survey of selected works-designed for both students and general readers with an interest in the Trojan War, Greek mythology and the ancient tradition of Troy stories-provides a background that helps readers recognize and appreciate the ancient, unbroken and continually recreated tradition. The first chapter explores the historical and archaeological background of the Mycenaean Bronze Age and the city of Troy. Next comes an overview of ancient Greek oral poetry and the Troy Cycle. Subsequent chapters deal with selected Troy stories from Homer through the 20th century. The final chapter surveys the rich variety of current Troy-related materials available, including novels, plays, games, films and Internet sites.
Author: Jim Pipe Publisher: Copper Beach Books ISBN: 9780761306269 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 38
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Can you find your way out of the Labyrinth of King Minos, solve the riddle of the Sphinx, and track down a Persian spy as he murders his way through the temples, galleys, assemblies, and streets of ancient Greece?
Author: Manuel Robbins Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 153202049X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 116
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The Iliad is one of the oldest surviving works of western literatureand widely considered one of the best. But many questions remain unanswered about the origin of this classical epic poem. Was the Iliad written by a blind Greek poet named Homer, as people have long believed? If such a man actually existed, who was he, and why did ancient scholars who celebrated his work know so little about him? Was the Iliad composed and recited orally? If so, how did it come to be written? Do the ancient Hittite records preserve historical evidence of the Trojan War? In this book, author Manuel Robbins explores these mysteries and sets forth the evidence.
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