The Trojans and their neighbours
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A central figure in both classical and ancient near Eastern fields, Trevor Bryce presents the first publication to focus on Troy's neighbours and contemporaries as much as Troy itself. With the help of maps, charts and photographs, he unearths the secrets of this iconic ancient city.Beginning with an account of Troy's involvement in The Iliad and the question of the historicity of the Trojan War, Trevor Bryce reveals how the recently discovered Hittite texts illuminate this question which has fascinated scholars and travellers since the Renaissance.Encom
Title |
The Trojans and their neighbours / Trevor Bryce. |
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Publisher |
London New York : Routledge |
Creation Date |
2006 |
Notes |
Description based upon print version of record. Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-214) and index. English |
Content |
The poet and the tradition -- The early cities of Troy (Levels I to V) -- The Kingdom of Priam (Levels VI to VII) -- The Aegean neighbours -- Troy's role and status in the Near Eastern world -- Troy's allies -- The new city (Levels VIII to IX) -- The final word?. |
Series |
Ancient peoples |
Extent |
1 online resource (241 p.) |
Language |
English |
National Library system number |
997010708319305171 |
MARC RECORDS
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