The Siege Of Troy (1899) - Charles Henry Adams Wager - Bog

The Siege of Troy is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Henry Adams Wager and originally published in 1899. The book tells the story of the famous Trojan War, which was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans in ancient times.The novel begins with the abduction of Helen, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta, by Paris, a prince of Troy. This act of aggression leads to a long and bloody war between the Greeks and the Trojans, with both sides suffering great losses.The story is told from the perspective of several different characters, including the Greek hero Achilles, the Trojan prince Hector, and the cunning Greek strategist Odysseus. The book also features appearances by other famous figures from Greek mythology, such as the goddess Athena and the sea god Poseidon.Throughout the novel, Wager vividly depicts the battles and political machinations that took place during the Trojan War, while also exploring themes of love, loyalty, and honor. The Siege of Troy is a thrilling and engaging read for anyone interested in ancient history or mythology.With Introduction, Notes, And Glossaries.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.