Walter Leaf – Troy a study in Homeric Geography – 1912

Troy a study in Homeric Geography - xvi, 402 pp. - donkerrood linnen, 23 x 15 cm.Eerste uitgave bij Macmillan, 1912.Conditie: zeer goed. Mooi schoon, rookvrij exemplaar, scharnieren netjes, platen en kaarten prima.Inhoud:Introductory, The landscape of Troy, The ruins of Troy, Homer and Troy, The Troad, The allies and the war, The Pelangian name, Sestos and Abydos,Appendices A-EIndexList of Illustrations -in the text 1-8, Plates I-XXVI, Maps and Plans 1-6Schitterende uitgave, zeer actueel door de tegenwoordige aandacht voor Homer's OdysseyOver de schrijver:Walter Leaf was born on 26 November 1852. He became a senior classic in 1874, and was elected to a fellowship the following year. He was concerned with uncovering the physical reality of the classical world, and was the foremost Homer scholar of his generation. He was president of the Hellenic Society and the Classical Association. He also took an interest in ancient geography. Preface: 'Two names stand out pre-eminently -those of Schliemann and Dörpfeld.'Verzending geregistreerd