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In this groundbreaking work of archaeology and literature, Heinrich Schliemann offers a bold and controversial interpretation of the Trojan War and the epic poems of Homer. Drawing on his own excavations at the site of ancient Troy and his deep knowledge of Greek and Roman texts, Schliemann challenges conventional theories about the origins and meaning of Homeric epic. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of the ancient Mediterranean world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.