Ithaka, der Peloponnes und Troja : Archaologische Forschungen Paperback / softback
by Heinrich Schliemann
Part of the Cambridge Library Collection - Archaeology series
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Where is Troy? For Heinrich Schliemann (1822–1890) the search for its exact location became a consuming passion.
In 1869, when this book was first published, the existence of a real - as opposed to mythical - Troy was still disputed.
The wealthy German businessman, linguist and speculator journeyed to Greece and Asia Minor in order to undertake excavations well before archaeology developed into a modern, scientific profession.
This book describes his first expedition in 1868 to Corfu, Cephalonia, the Peloponnese and Ithaca.
Schliemann was convinced that the mound of Hissarlik in Turkey was the site of Troy, and the golden artifacts of his 'treasury of Priam' persuaded the public of its historicity, though his destructive methods of excavation caused extensive damage to the site.
Schliemann returned to Troy several times during the course of his career and published further books (also reissued in this series) about his discoveries.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:248 pages, 4 Plates, black and white; 2 Maps
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:22/07/2010
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- ISBN:9781108016827
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:248 pages, 4 Plates, black and white; 2 Maps
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:22/07/2010
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- ISBN:9781108016827
