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Recounts the involvement of Odysseus and the other Greek heroes in the Trojan War and the hardships and adventures endured by Odysseus on his way home from the war. Site reconstructions, photographs, and other archaeological evidence depict the civilization of the Greek world at the time of this legendary story, offering readers a tangible glimpse into the ancient culture that framed Odysseus’s epic journey.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Peter Connolly
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