Troja: Results Of The Latest Researches And Discoveries On The Site Of Homer's Troy, And In The Heroic Tumuli And Other Sites, Made In The Year 1882; And A Narrative Of A Journey In The Troad In 1881
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A landmark work in the history of classical archaeology, Troja chronicles Dr. Heinrich Schliemann's groundbreaking excavations at the site of ancient Troy, presenting the results of his most recent fieldwork conducted in 1882 alongside a detailed narrative of his journey through the Troad in 1881. Schliemann, the pioneering archaeologist who famously unearthed the ruins of Troy, argues with remarkable conviction that the legendary city of Homer's Iliad was a real and discoverable place, backing his claims with rigorous on-site evidence, detailed measurements, and over 100 woodcuts, maps, and plans. The work stands as a testament to nineteenth-century archaeological ambition, uniting classical scholarship with hands-on excavation in a way that forever changed how the ancient world was studied. Prefaced by Professor A. H. Sayce, this volume remains an essential reference for anyone interested in the intersection of mythology, ancient history, and the birth of modern field archaeology.
Author: Henry Schliemann
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Paul P. B. Minet, Chicheley
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket:Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Library stamp visible on top edge of front end page. Binding condition: Binding intact, no loose pages.
A landmark work in the history of classical archaeology, Troja chronicles Dr. Heinrich Schliemann's groundbreaking excavations at the site of ancient Troy, presenting the results of his most recent fieldwork conducted in 1882 alongside a detailed narrative of his journey through the Troad in 1881. Schliemann, the pioneering archaeologist who famously unearthed the ruins of Troy, argues with remarkable conviction that the legendary city of Homer's Iliad was a real and discoverable place, backing his claims with rigorous on-site evidence, detailed measurements, and over 100 woodcuts, maps, and plans. The work stands as a testament to nineteenth-century archaeological ambition, uniting classical scholarship with hands-on excavation in a way that forever changed how the ancient world was studied. Prefaced by Professor A. H. Sayce, this volume remains an essential reference for anyone interested in the intersection of mythology, ancient history, and the birth of modern field archaeology.