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James Reeves offers a clear and engaging retelling of the iconic episode from Homer’s Iliad in which the Greeks devise a cunning plan to defeat the Trojans. By constructing a massive wooden horse and hiding soldiers inside, the Greeks subsequently enter the city of Troy and secure a decisive victory. Reeves presents the strategic brilliance and psychological insight that underlie this legendary deception, making the ancient narrative accessible to modern readers.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: James Reeves
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