The Iliad: Homer (Chartwell Deluxe Editions) Hardcover

The blood-soaked final weeks of the Trojan War unfold as proud heroes clash under the watchful eyes of vengeful gods.

Homer’s monumental epic poem plunges straight into the ninth year of the Trojan War outside the massive walls of Troy. When Agamemnon, the Greek commander, deeply insults his greatest warrior, Achilles, the furious hero withdraws from battle in a fit of rage. Without Achilles, the Greek army faces devastating slaughter by the Trojan forces led by Hector. As the war claims the lives of heroes and gods intervene directly in combat, a tragic climax approaches. This epic work has been adapted into famous historical films like Troy.

➤ Highlights

• The Trojan War: Set during the final, brutal weeks of the ancient siege of Troy.
• Achilles' Rage: The legendary Greek warrior refuses to fight due to insulted pride.
• Divine Intervention: Greek and Olympian gods actively meddle in human battlefields.
• Hector's Heroism: The noble Trojan prince fights desperately to protect his doomed city.
• Cinematic Legacy: The legendary epic has inspired major Hollywood historical blockbusters.