The Ancient Greece of Odysseus (Ancient World S) - Softcover

Connolly, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199105324 ISBN 13: 9780199105328

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1999

Synopsis

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 archeological evidence depict the civilization of the Greek world at the time of this legendary story.Describes the events of "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," with details on the Greek and Trojan way of life at the time

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Connolly is one of the foremost writers and illustrators on the ancient world. His children's books have won many awards. He is Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology, London, and has studied at the British School, Athens, and in Rome.

Review:

"This clear, vigorous retelling encompasses both Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, with occasional pages on historical topics: the archaeology of Troy, Mycenaean Greek armament, Greek religion, etc. The book's pride and glory are Connolly's abundant, detailed paintings."--School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0199105324
• ISBN 13: 9780199105328
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80