Achilles the Hero: Epic and Legendary Leaders

This book provides a comprehensive account of Achilles' life, including the ten-year siege of Troy and his early life. It explores the epic events of the Trojan wars, the adventures of Hector, and the games played by the gods. It also features the final reconciliation of Achilles and Agamemnon, the death of Hector, and the touching final scenes with King Priam.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

This life of the warrior leader Achilles, with a new introduction, delves into the ten-year siege of Troy, while also gathering accounts of Achilles' early life from classical times to late Antiquity and the modern era. It encompasses the epic events of the Trojan wars, including the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, the adventures of noble Hector, the games and impersonations played by the gods of Ancient Greece, who use humankind as shadow puppets in their conflicts, the death of Patroclus, the final reconciliation of Achilles and Agamemnon, the death of Hector, and the touching final scenes with aged King Priam, who seeks to recover the body of Hector, his son, the ideal warrior.

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Weight: 176g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804173299
Edition number: New ed