"The Trojan War"

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The paper relates that the strength of Thompson's "The Trojan War" is the detail to be found concerning the fall of Troy and the stories that still abound today about that fall. The paper lauds Thompson's research but notes that it is rather dry reading material. The paper posits, however, that it is a well-written book that most people interested in Troy, Sparta, Achilles or any of the colorful characters and events from that time would find invigorating and appealing.

From the Paper:

"Discovering a detailed account of the "extraordinary endurance and variety of Troy stories" is a wonderful and enlightening experience. The only way a reader can enjoy such an experience is by reading Diane P. Thompson's 'The Trojan War.' (1) Perusing Thompson's book can lead to a more detailed understanding of exactly what constitutes a 'Trojan story' while at the same time enhances the reader's understanding of the particular reasons why these stories have been so durable. These stories have been told for thousands of years, and convey such understandable messages that they have touched many a reader's hearts throughout the centuries since the time they were first told."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Diane P. Thompson, The Trojan War (Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers, 2004)

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