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Troy: Last War of the Heroic Age (Myths and Legends) Paperback – March 18, 2014

by Si Sheppard (Author), Jose Daniel Cabrera Peña (Illustrator), Rocio Espin Pinar (Illustrator)

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Homer's Iliad, read by college underclassmen everywhere, tells the story of Helen, 'the face that launched a thousand ships', the Trojan horse, and Achilles' heel. The Iliad provides the basis for this modern exploration of one of the most famous legendary wars of all time, a story at least partly based in fact.

When Paris, prince of Troy, ran off with Helen, wife of the king of Sparta, it launched the greatest war of the mythic age of Greece. Heroes and gods assembled on both sides, as the combined armies of Greece launched a siege that would last for ten years. During that time, famous heroes, such as Achilles, Ajax, and Hector, would find glory on the battlefield, before being cut down by their enemies. Others, such as Agamemnon, Odysseus, and Aeneas, would survive the war, only to face even greater challenges in the aftermath. Thanks to the Iliad of Homer, and numerous other ancient sources, the story of the siege of Troy has survived for over 3,000 years. In this new book in the Myths and Legends series, Professor Si Sheppard draws together all of these ancient texts to tell the complete story of the Trojan war, from the flight of the 'face that launched a thousand ships' to the great wooden horse that brought the city to bloody ruin. Accompanied by both classical and modern artwork, this book is the perfect primer for those interested in the greatest war of the ancient world, and the last great conflict between the gods of Ancient Greece.

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March 18, 2014
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7.3 x 0.29 x 9.86 inches
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1472801288
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978-1472801289
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“Sheppard's engaging writing style brings the epic tale of the fall of mighty Troy and all its characters to life. This 80-page paperback is a concise but excellent overview of the fabled war that embroiled both immortal gods and all too mortal men.” ―Toy Soldier and Model Figure

About the Author

Si Sheppard is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University who teaches American Government at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. This is his fifth book for Osprey, following four titles on the great battles of antiquity in the Campaign series. The author lives in Mamaroneck, NY.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing (March 18, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472801288
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472801289
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.29 x 9.86 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,295,533 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #117 in Teen & Young Adult Folklore & Mythology
- #124 in Teen & Young Adult Ancient History
- #17,334 in Folklore (Books)

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James M. Cobb

Best Book on the Subject

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020

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Very good book on the Trojan war...love the illustrations ...

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Steven Peterson

Not quite what I thought--but still a very useful volume

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2014

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When I ordered this, I thought that (a) this would be paperback and (b) there would be a stepping back and examination of the Trojan War (and the Iliad), and factual bases underlying this. Oops. My error. Going back and reviewing documentation, I simply misread the nature of the book. Also, this is my first experience with Kindle, and this has been highly illuminating!

This volume is a detailed summary of the Iliad, from start to finish. As such, it does a very fine job. One gets a fine summary in abbreviated fashion.

Also, there are some analyses outside of the work itself--such as a discussion on Amazons--that add to the text.

One problem with a summary such as this: the bulk of the work ends up focusing on who killed whom (The Aeneid is even worse!). Hard to keep who is who in mind without a scorecard.

Overall, though, a very well done summary of the Iliad.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016

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It excellent book, good narration and tells full history,even thought it is small.

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Charl A. Harper

Great Summary of a Legendary War

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014

"Troy: Last War of The Heroic Age" is not just a retelling of the "Iliad." That epic poem only dealt with a short period at the end of a ten year war. Si Sheppard tells the story of the Trojan War from its beginnings at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis to its end with the enslavement of the royal Trojan Women. To do this, he uses not only Homer, but the plays of Aeschylus and Euripides as well as the histories of Dictys of Crete and Quintis Symrnaeus.

If you're a student reading the "Iliad" and need some background material or an adult looking for a quick refresher course on the Trojan War, Sheppard's 'Troy" is a great place to begin. He summarizes the story, with its cast of thousands, introduces us to the main characters and provides a peek at the archeological evidence. The book is well written and nicely illustrated.

"Troy's" greatest strength is Sheppard's talent as a storyteller. He does an amazing job in telling an epic story with a number of characters and events, pieced together from several sources and making it all flow together effortlessly. That is in itself a major achievement.

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theresah

resource of the story behind the legend

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015

Troy: Last War of the Heroic Age
by Si Shepperd this is a great school resource... I found that it simply stated this heroic epic, in terms and ideals that are easy for middle school and high school students, with the exception of the truly passionate elementary student. The art work alone, a collection of images ranging from Pompeii fresco, to historic vases, and great marble statues... Would love to have this text in my collection to share with my children, and students.

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018

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It is a very good presentation

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LibStaff2

Great Starter

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014

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This YA book is exactly what it claims to be: a history of the fall of Troy. The writing flows well and the author does a great job incorporating primary and secondary sources. The book has some great artwork included as well. A detailed synopsis of the Trojan War, recommended for young history lovers and students who need a starting point for background and research.

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B. Capossere

another good title in an impressive series

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014

Troy: Last War of the Heroic Age by Si Sheppard, is the fifth or sixth book in the MYTHS AND LEGENDS series by Osprey Publishing. It does the usual good job, even if it is not quite as strong as several others.

The reason for its middle place in the rankings of these books though is really not so much Sheppard’s fault as it is a built-in conflict between Osprey’s goal of a concise retelling and exploration of these myths and the huge amount of material that makes up the story of the Trojan War. Just trying to shrink the Iliad down to 80 or so pages would be bad enough, but throwing in what happens before the Iliad picks up, what happens afterward, and all those side stories that Homer doesn’t bother with, and then, on top of all that, trying to offer up some historical and social context makes the task really all but impossible. I have to say, Sheppard gives it a valiant try, and really, he succeeds for the vast majority of the book. But it is equally true that within the recapping of events there are a lot of passages that read mostly like a list of names, as he runs through, say, just who Achilles killed in part of an afternoon:
Iphition, Hippodamas, and Demoleon, a son of Antenor, were the first casualties of his rage. His next victim was Polydorus, the youngest son of Priam, fleet of foot . . . Now the slaughter began . . . He butchered the brothers Laogonus and Dardanus as well as Tros, Mulius, and Echeclus, the son of Agenor. Then he transfixed Deucalion with his spear, before decapitating him with his sword. Frenzied, inhuman in his rage, Achilles rampaged on.

And it isn’t just Achilles that gets this listing sort of treatment; many of the heroes get their victims catalogued. As I said, it’s hard to fault Sheppard for this, but it does weaken the narrative a bit (it also made me wonder why he included so much of the catalog of ships, but to each his own . . ). I will say, however, that despite this, it is surprisingly compelling, considering how little room Sheppard has for narrative voice that doesn’t simply list the deaths and near-deaths. All the highlights are here of course—Achilles retiring to his tent, Patroclus putting on his armor, the Trojan Horse, the river rising against Achilles, the sacrifice of Iphigenia. But I was pleasantly surprised by how many smaller bits he covered that I hadn’t remembered until being reminded here, and there were even a couple of events I had either never come across or had long ago completely forgotten. And I was pleased to see he took us away now and then from the fighting, as when we see that pivotal domestic scene with Hector and his family. Considering what he had to cover and the space he was given to cover it, I have to say he does a very impressive job, not only in “covering” the content but also in lending it a narrative excitement through most of the retelling. Fair warning, he does not shy away from Homer’s and others’ relatively graphic depictions of violence.

Beyond the stories, we get a quick—very quick—look at the archaeological evidence for Troy, some sidelights into the history of Helen, a rundown as to which gods favored which side, background on the Amazons, and a few others, though I believe fewer than in prior books (though I could be wrong on that), closing with a very brief overview of the story’s presentation in more modern times and across varied media.

As usual, classic art and line drawings are plentiful, though I could only see some of them in this early-copy e-book version. The art has consistently been excellent in this series, and I can only assume that remains true here; it is in fact one of the series’ strongest points.

As I keep saying, these books make great concise overviews for people looking to learn more or great beginning steps for those looking to go further into detail afterward. And like the others, Troy would also be an excellent resource for middle school or high school students. The more I read in this series, the more impressed I become with its consistency. Recommended.

(originally appeared on fantasyliterature.com)

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mike

Osprey turns its eye for detail to myth and legends, with good effect.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2015

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Osprey have a reputation for high quality books containing accurate & detailed infomation, along with colour drawings and photos on military history.

In this book, and the series it belongs to, Osprey turn their eye for detail to myths and legends with great effect.
Having said that, the book still remains easy to read and accessible for all readers, it's being only 80 pages long and each page having one often two pictures or illustrations to break up the text.

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Niki

very good.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2016

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Informative well written with some interesting facts. Artwork is excellent.

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AgentMulderUK

Troy summarised

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2016

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At first I was put off by the amount of character names that kept cropping up. If you've read Illiad before this would be a nice reminder, otherwise you are going to have to focus as you go. Side bars are every informative too, and the maps good. Illustrations are remarkable. Excellent product, making me consider the others in this line.

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