
Helen of Troy
The Story Behind the Most Beautiful Woman in the World
Bettany Hughes(Author)
Random House Inc (Publisher)
Published on 9. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-1-4000-7600-0 (ISBN)
Description
For 3,000 years, the woman known as Helen of Troy has been both the ideal symbol of beauty and a reminder of the terrible power beauty can wield.In her search for the identity behind this mythic figure, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes uses Homer's account of Helen's life to frame her own investigation. Tracing the cultural impact that Helen has had on both the ancient world and Western civilization, Hughes explores Helen's role and representations in literature and in art throughout the ages. This is a masterly work of historical inquiry about one of the world's most famous women.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
16 PP COLOR; 16 PP B&W; 6 MAPS
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
498 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4000-7600-0 (9781400076000)
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Person
Bettany Hughes is a cultural and social historian, writer, and television presenter. She received degrees in ancient and medieval history at Oxford University and has carried out research in the Balkans, Greece, and Asia Minor. She has presented numerous documentaries and historical series for the BBC, PBS, and the Discovery Channel, and also writes pieces on popular history for several newspapers and magazines.