The Story Of Troy

Enter Troy's gates—and witness the rise and ruin of legends.
“The wrath of Achilles, the fall of Hector, the burning of proud Ilium—these are not merely tales, but the echoes of a civilization's soul.”
Step into the age of heroes, where gods meddled in mortal affairs and the fate of empires hung upon the choices of kings and warriors. The Story of Troy retells the legendary siege of Troy in vivid, accessible prose, bringing to life the immortal epics of Homer for a modern audience.
From the divine quarrel that sparked the war, to the wrath of Achilles and the cunning of Odysseus, this book guides readers through the full sweep of one of history's most enduring myths. Drawing from The Iliad and other classical sources, Marcus Clarke offers not only a stirring narrative of war, honor, and betrayal, but also a window into ancient beliefs, values, and the timeless power of storytelling.