Daniel Kelly
Paperback | Pages: 244 pages Rating: 4.37 | 1017 Users | 21 Reviews
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| ISBN: | 1788301951 (ISBN13: 9781788301954) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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The long siege of Troy, the battles fought over it, and the city's eventual capitulation and incineration are events which have often been retold since their first recitation by Homer. Seldom, however, will they have been narrated with such close attention to the minute particulars of battle, to its reek and terror and pain, as in this startling account by Daniel Kelly. Kelly looks minutely at every detail of archaic combat, as well as at the lives and feelings shaped by it. His Troy is not only a scene of shining glory, but also a grimy struggle for survival and mastery. And he introduces surprising questions: what if not everything in the Trojan war came to pass just as Homer tells us? What if the future of the Roman empire were hidden in the burning ashes of Troy's - and not in the way we might expect?Describe Of Books The Fall of the Phoenix
| Title | : | The Fall of the Phoenix |
| Author | : | Daniel Kelly |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 244 pages |
| Published | : | August 30th 2018 by Olympia Publishers |
| Categories | : | Books. Download Books |
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Ratings: 4.37 From 1017 Users | 21 ReviewsJudge Of Books The Fall of the Phoenix
4.5Inside the Trojan horse and other secretsIrish author Daniel Kelly received his training as a chef from Tourism College, Killybegs and has pursued his passion for history by creating this fascinating book about Troy, offering fresh insights into the Trojan War and the famous heroes of Greek literature.Daniels writing style is conducive to penetrating fact from fiction, as his opening Prologue suggests Under the warm morning sun one man stood alone in a circle, surrounded by enemies bent on
The Fall of the Phoenix by Daniel Kelly gives us a look at the ancient city of Troy in a way in which we've never seen it before. We get to experience what daily life was like behind the walls, we sneak a peek at the machinations of the powerful and the would-be powerful, and we are granted a front row seat at some of the most epic battles in history. And though we know that it can't all end happily from the Trojans, it's the getting there that makes this book an exciting and entertaining read.
I have to admit my knowledge of the Trojan war is just what Ive picked up from movies and TV, but I found Kellys book to be quite enthralling which I wasnt sure about before I began to read it. The writing is very visual and this would make a great adaption for a movie or mini-series. The characters are larger than life with great dialogue and everything pulls together to make a book historical fiction fans will love. Even those that arent particularly interested in the period but love thrilling
a modern view of the war of troy where the gods have been replaced with the greed of men
The Fall of the Phoenix by Daniel Kelly is a detailed retelling of the fantastic battle of Troy. The prologue was wonderfully gritty, detailing a battle between Achilles and Hector. The depth of attention paid to every single aspect of this battle sets the tone for an informative and great story. The city of Troy is fully explored, exposing nuances and everyday life that is seldom written about. This book is a great combination of history and mythology as the author explores the history of the
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