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Children of Achilles: The Greeks in Asia Minor since the Days of Troy

By John Freely

Book information

Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Year
2010
ISBN
184511941X, 9781845119416
Google Books ID
H9iCPgAACAAJ
Open Library ID
OL24088071M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1327033 bytes)
Pages
289\289
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-17 06:00:00

Description

The once magnificent, now ruined, cities that cluster along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts of Turkey are reminders of a civilization that produced the first Hellenic enlightenment, giving birth to Homer, Herodotus, and the first philosophers of nature. John Freely brings this magnificent civilization to life as he recounts the epic tragedy of the Greeks in Anatolia, starting with the Trojan War and culminating with the period after the Turkish War of Independence. For history buffs, travelers, and anyone interested in Greek culture, Freely’s firsthand experience of this culture and region coupled with his passion for storytelling are a winning combination.

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