The New History Of The Trojan Wars, And Troy's Destruction In Four Books (1791)

By Elkanah Settle

Book Overview

The New History Of The Trojan Wars, And Troy�������s Destruction In Four Books (1791) is a historical account of the Trojan War and the fall of Troy written by Elkanah Settle. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different aspect of the war and its aftermath. The first book provides an overview of the Trojan War and its causes, including the abduction of Helen by Paris and the subsequent Greek invasion of Troy. The second book focuses on the Trojan hero Hector and his battles with the Greek warrior Achilles. The third book details the events leading up to the fall of Troy, including the Greek trickery of the Trojan horse. The final book describes the destruction of Troy and the fates of its heroes, including the flight of Aeneas and the death of King Priam. Settle draws on both historical and mythological sources to create a comprehensive and engaging retelling of one of the most famous conflicts in ancient history.To Which Is Added, The Siege Of Troy, A Tragic Comedy, As It Has Been Often Acted With Great Applause.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: 1104920085
• ISBN13: 9781104920081
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"