Troy

About this book

This book explores the legendary world of the Trojan war and the long journey undertaken by Ulysses to try to get back to the island of Ithaca, untangling the myths, the famous characters and their trials and tribulations. Based on the actual text written by Homer, it recounts the adventures of Achilles and Ulysses, provides analysis and comment, and comparisons with other myths, putting the historical context into perspective.