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Troy An Empire Under Siege volume 2
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English
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The Greeks land on the shores leading to Troy in order to battle the Trojans and ultimately take the city. And with the Greeks comes their greatest warrior, Achilles, a man who has never been defeated in battle. But what was once thought to be a quick victory now becomes a battle that will be fought for ten long years. Part 2 of 4.
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Troy An Empire Under Siege volume 1
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English
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Achilles, Agamemnon, Ajax, Diomedes, Hector, Helen, Odysseus, Paris...some of the greatest names in history based on the greatest epic in literature...the Iliad. Here is a retelling of the classic epic but from the human perspective rather than that of the Gods. Covered are the events that led to the Trojan War and what the consequences were. All the great heroes are here, in all their glory and all their failings. The struggle for Troy was a war...
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Troy An Empire Under Siege volume 3
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English
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A disillusioned Achilles retires from the battlefield, no longer willing to fight. And with this Hector and the Trojans seize the opportunity to drive the Greeks back into the sea. But Achilles returns to the battle and in the end Hector decides to fight him in a one on one duel in order to save Troy. Part 3 of 4.
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Troy An Empire Under Siege volume 4
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English
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The death of Hector allows Achilles to make the fateful decision to honorably return the body to the Trojan King for burial. However a single arrow shot seemingly befalls the mighty Achilles. The Greeks, unable to break through the fortified walls that surround Troy, and devastated by the loss of Achilles, decide to leave and give up their quest to take the city. However they leave Troy a parting gift in the form of a large wooden horse. Part 4 of...
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Troy An Empire Under Siege volume 1
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English
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The epic saga from Homer has influenced literature since the day it was discovered. Presented here is a re-telling of the classic epic from the human perspective, rather than from that of the Greek Gods. Covered within these pages are the events that led to the extraordinary Trojan War. Her name was Helen, her beauty was renowned throughout the world. "The face that launched a thousand ships". In this struggle, great heroes, both in glory and in weakness,...
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