Troy: myth, city, icon - 7

From the palaces of Homeric epic to the ancestral seat of Roman emperors, Troy in antiquity was a place couched in myth.

But for nearly four millennia, Troy was also a living city, inhabited by real people.

Troy today is therefore a site of major archaeological and historical significance.

In the modern world, however, Troy has become as much a symbol as a site.

From movies to computer viruses, from condom branding to reggae records, Troy is a word to conjure with.

This book explores the significance of Troy in three areas: the mythic, the archaeological, and the cultural, and highlights the continuing importance of the site today.