Walter Leaf - Troy a study in Homeric Geography - 1912
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Walter Leaf, Troy a study in Homeric Geography, first published in 1912 by Macmillan, is an English-language hardback of 406 pages in dark red linen binding, measuring 23 × 15 cm, with plates and maps, in good condition with light pencil markings.
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Troy a study in Homeric Geography - xvii, 406 pp. - dark red linen, 23 x 15 cm.
First edition at Macmillan, 1912.
Condition: good, various, but few, light-gray pencil markings. Cover good. Plates and maps fine. Linen back cover partly discolored.
Contents:
Introductory, The landscape of Troy, The ruins of Troy, Homer and Troy, The Troad, The allies and the war, The Pelagian name, Sestos and Abydos,
Appendices A-E
Index
List of Illustrations in the text 1-8, Plates I-XXVI, Maps and Plans 1-6
'Throughout 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.'
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Troy a study in Homeric Geography - xvii, 406 pp. - dark red linen, 23 x 15 cm.
First edition at Macmillan, 1912.
Condition: good, various, but few, light-gray pencil markings. Cover good. Plates and maps fine. Linen back cover partly discolored.
Contents:
Introductory, The landscape of Troy, The ruins of Troy, Homer and Troy, The Troad, The allies and the war, The Pelagian name, Sestos and Abydos,
Appendices A-E
Index
List of Illustrations in the text 1-8, Plates I-XXVI, Maps and Plans 1-6
'Throughout 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.'
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Details
Number of books
1
Culture
Ancient Greek, Archaic Period
Subject
Archaeology, Cartography, History, Illustrated
Book title
Troy a study in Homeric Geography
Author/ Illustrator
Walter Leaf
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1912
Height
23 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
15 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Macmillan
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
406
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