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Ithaka, der Peloponnes und Troja: Archaologische Forschungen

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Ithaka, der Peloponnes und Troja: Archaologische Forschungen
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Heinrich Schliemann
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Archaeology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:248
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenrePrehistoric archaeology
ISBN/Barcode 9781108016827
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 4 Plates, black and white; 2 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 22 July 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Where is Troy? For Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) the search for its exact location became a consuming passion. In 1869, when this book was first published, the existence of a real - as opposed to mythical - Troy was still disputed. The wealthy German businessman, linguist and speculator journeyed to Greece and Asia Minor in order to undertake excavations well before archaeology developed into a modern, scientific profession. This book describes his first expedition in 1868 to Corfu, Cephalonia, the Peloponnese and Ithaca. Schliemann was convinced that the mound of Hissarlik in Turkey was the site of Troy, and the golden artifacts of his 'treasury of Priam' persuaded the public of its historicity, though his destructive methods of excavation caused extensive damage to the site. Schliemann returned to Troy several times during the course of his career and published further books (also reissued in this series) about his discoveries.