The War at Troy

About the Book

THE WAR AT TROY: A TRUE HISTORY. Tells the story of the entire saga based on ancient sources with a humorous tongue-in-cheek tone. Fascinating and a great source for what the ancients actually said about the course of this most famous war.

About the Author

Barry B. Powell is one of the most acclaimed Homerists of his generation. He discovered the connection between the invention of the Greek alphabet and the making of Homer’s texts (Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet). He is the author of several best selling books, including Classical Myth (5th edition), the most widely read critical study of antiquity in the world. His The Greeks: Culture, History, Society (with Ian Morris) is used in many college classrooms. His Homer is the best short introduction to the poet. He has also published poetry (Rooms Containing Falcons), novels (Ramses in Nighttown), and written screenplays (Helen, Queen of Sparta). Here he retells the story of the Trojan War from the Judgment of Paris to the fall of Troy. The narrative, while wry, farcical, droll, or cruel, is based on an accomplished professional’s knowledge of ancient traditions. Here is the founding story of Western civilization—the blood and guts, foolish love, and moral crisis—but told with brilliant humor and wit as never before. If you’re in the right mood, this is the funniest book you will ever read.