Publisher's Synopsis
Excidium Troiae is a book written by Virgil Keeble Whitaker, which is a retelling of the story of the Trojan War. The book is written in Latin, with an English translation provided alongside the original text. The book is divided into four parts, with each part focusing on a different aspect of the war. The first part covers the events leading up to the war, including the abduction of Helen and the gathering of the Greek forces. The second part covers the initial battles of the war, including the duel between Hector and Achilles. The third part covers the fall of Troy, including the Trojan Horse and the death of Hector. The final part covers the aftermath of the war, including the return of the Greek heroes and the death of Agamemnon. Throughout the book, Whitaker draws on various sources, including the works of Homer and Virgil, to create a comprehensive retelling of the Trojan War. The book is aimed at students of Latin and those interested in classical literature and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.