The Site Of Homeric Troy (1875)

The Site of Homeric Troy is a book written by Henry Schliemann in 1875. In this book, Schliemann shares his archaeological discoveries and his belief that he has found the ancient city of Troy, as described in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. Schliemann was a wealthy businessman who had a lifelong passion for archaeology and literature, and he used his fortune to fund his excavations in Turkey. The book begins with Schliemann's account of his childhood love for the Iliad and his determination to discover the real location of Troy. He then describes his travels to Turkey and his initial excavations at Hissarlik, a hill near the Dardanelles that he believed was the site of Troy. Schliemann details his methods of excavation, including the use of dynamite, and his discoveries of ancient walls, pottery, and other artifacts. Schliemann also shares his theories about the Trojan War and the characters in the Iliad, such as Achilles and Hector. He argues that the Iliad is not just a work of fiction but is based on historical events and real people. Schliemann's enthusiasm for his discoveries is evident throughout the book, and he frequently compares himself to the heroes of the Iliad. Despite some criticism from other archaeologists and scholars, Schliemann's excavations at Hissarlik were groundbreaking and helped to establish the field of archaeology in Turkey. The Site of Homeric Troy remains an important work in the history of archaeology and the study of ancient civilizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.