Troy and Homer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021226433)

In this groundbreaking work of archaeology and literature, Heinrich Schliemann offers a bold and controversial interpretation of the Trojan War and the epic poems of Homer. Drawing on his own excavations at the site of ancient Troy and his deep knowledge of Greek and Roman texts, Schliemann challenges conventional theories about the origins and meaning of Homeric epic. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of the ancient Mediterranean world.

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