King Trojan (1886)

By Horatio William Parker and Franz Alfred Muth

Book Overview

King Trojan is a historical novel written by Horatio William Parker and published in 1886. The book is set in ancient Greece and follows the story of King Trojan, a legendary ruler of the city-state of Troy. The novel is divided into three parts and spans over several years, starting from the birth of King Trojan to his eventual downfall.The first part of the book introduces the reader to the world of ancient Greece and the birth of King Trojan. It describes his upbringing and his rise to power as the king of Troy. The second part of the book focuses on the Trojan War, which was fought between the Trojans and the Greeks. The novel depicts the war in great detail, including the famous Trojan Horse and the eventual fall of Troy.The third and final part of the book deals with the aftermath of the war and the fate of King Trojan. It describes his exile and eventual death, as well as the destruction of Troy and the dispersal of its people. Throughout the book, Parker weaves together historical facts with fictional elements to create a compelling story that captures the imagination of the reader.King Trojan is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a vivid portrayal of ancient Greece and the legendary figure of King Trojan. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology, ancient history, or epic tales of heroism and tragedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120308402
• ISBN13: 9781120308405
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"