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This is the story of the mighty city of Troy that gave birth to one of the greatest legends ever told. But there is more to Troy than mere myth...
Sumptuously illustrated, Troy uncovers the archaeological history of Troy and the people involved with the discoveries. Troy also retells the compelling tale of the siege, the characters involved and the bloody battles that ensued, while answering many pressing questions about this extraordinary place.
Troy draws upon the works of Homer and Virgil to tell the story of the battle for Troy, and to help build an accurate description of what Troy was like at the time of the siege. the interaction between the great mythological characters Achilles and Hector is central to the Trojan War, which continued for ten long years. In the aftermath of the bloody battle between the two mighty warriors. Troy was defeated by an ingenious plot involving the famous wooden horse.
Troy also follows the adventures of Heinrich Schliemann, a ruthless treasure-seeker, at his archaeological site in North-West Turkey in 1870. As ancient ruins and beautiful treasures were uncovered. Schliemann believed he had found the ancient city of Troy.
By interweaving these two stories, Troy provides a captivating and complete account of the legend of Troy, a legend which continues to fascinate everyone from school children to film directors.

Nick McCarty is a professional writer. Writing mostly for television, he co-devised and wrote 'The Regiment' for BBC TV about the Victorian Army. He has written for shows as diverse as 'Casualty', 'Bergerac', 'The Onedin Line' and 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII'. His books include a retelling of The Iliad. Married, with two children, he lives partly in France and partly in Kew, London.