Troy
Myth, City, Icon
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
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PROSE Award for Excellence in Archeology and Ancient History Finalist 2019From the palaces of Homeric epic to the ancestral seat of Roman emperors, Troy in antiquity was a place couched in myth. But for nearly four millennia, Troy was also a living city, inhabited by real people. Troy today is therefore a site of major archaeological and historical significance. In the modern world, however, Troy has become as much a symbol as a site. From movies to computer viruses, from condom branding to reggae records, Troy is a word to conjure with. This book explores the significance of Troy in three areas: the mythic, the archaeological, and the cultural, and highlights the continuing importance of the site today. Including a survey of the archaeological remains of Troy as they are currently understood, the volume presents an all-inclusive overview of the site's history, from the Troy of Homer to Classical Antiquity and beyond. The modern day cultural significance of the Trojan War is also discussed, including re-tellings of the stories or representations of the site and myth, and the more abstract use of Troy as a symbol – as a brand for consumer goods, and as a metaphor for contemporary conflicts.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2018-02-08
- Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
- Vikt463 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieArchaeological Histories
- Antal sidor208
- FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
- ISBN9781472532510
- UtmärkelserShort-listed for The PROSE Award 2019 (United States)