The mysteries of the Trojan War.

The mysteries of the Trojan War. - English-language revised edition. - Chicago, IL : World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company, 2014. - 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"--

9780716626602 (Set)


Trojan War--Juvenile literature.


Turkey--Antiquities--Juvenile literature.
Troy (Extinct city)--Juvenile literature.

DF 221.T8 / .G937 2014