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The mysteries of the Trojan War. / - English-language revised edition. - 48 pages; illustrations, maps; 28 cm. - Enigmas of history ; .

Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.

The Trojan War -- The story of the war -- A bronze age epic -- A besieged city -- The power of Mycenae -- The death of Patroclus -- Did the war really happen? -- Underground Troy -- Was it Helen's fault? -- Priam's treasure -- Did a poet named Homer exist? -- Was there really a Trojan horse? -- The Trojan horse -- Troy today -- Other opinions on Troy -- Places to see and visit.

"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"--

ISBN: 9780716626688 0716626683 9780716626602 (set) 0716626608 (set)

LCCN: 2014007070

Subjects--Meeting Names:
Trojan War.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Trojan War--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Turkey--Antiquities --Juvenile literature.
Troy (Extinct city)--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: DF221.T8 / G8413 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 939/.21