Cline, Eric H.
The Trojan War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199760275
- author:
- Cline, Eric H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 17.27 x 1.27 x 11.18 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Trojan War: A Very Short Introduction by Eric H. Cline is an in-depth exploration of one of history's most enduring conflicts. This book delves into the question of whether the war described in Homer's epic poem actually took place, and examines the archaeological evidence that supports or challenges this notion. Cline combines textual analysis with modern archaeological findings to shed new light on the historicity of the Trojan War. He draws on a range of sources, including ancient texts and excavations at Hisarlik in Turkey, to test the literary claims against the best available evidence. The result is a nuanced and engaging account that seeks to answer one of history's most enduring questions. By examining both the written records and the archaeological evidence, Cline provides a compelling case for the possibility that a war or wars did take place in the vicinity of Troy during the Late Bronze Age.
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