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Seven Against Thebes
The Quest of the Original Magnificent Seven
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Seven Against Thebes
From the award-winning historian, Stephen Dando-Collin, Seven Against Thebes is an enthralling historical narrative concerning one of the greatest military adventures of all time.
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An exploration of myth, legend, and origin stories passed from generation to generation.
In the thirteenth century BC, a quarter of a century before the Trojan War, seven Greek warrior heroes went against the Greek city of Thebes to restore one of their number to the throne of his father, the famous King Oedipus. Several children of those seven heroes would later take part in the siege of Troy.
This adventure was equal in the minds of Greeks and Romans with the siege of Troy as told in Homer's epic The Iliad, an event which it predated by a generation. And while the story contains mythical elements, there are no factual, historical, or archaeological reasons to suggest that the military campaign did not take place much as described.
Initially sung in verse and later committed to written form via histories, ancient poems, and plays, Seven Against Thebes is a historical narrative concerning one of the greatest military adventures of all time.
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Stephen Dando-Collins's Seven Against Thebes is lauded for its detailed and dynamic portrayal of the ancient world, bringing the myth of Thebes to life through a skilful blend of historical and archaeological analysis. Reviewers praise the book for its ability to weave complex mythological narratives into a compelling story, making ancient history accessible and engaging. It is highlighted as a thrilling read with deep insights into the motives and emotions of historical figures, offering a vivid illustration of Bronze Age conflicts.
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ISBN: 9781684428939
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 November 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Turner Publishing Company
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Stephen Dando-Collins is the multi-award-winning author of forty-seven books, including biographies and non-fiction works on ancient Rome, Greece and Persia, as well as American, British, French and Australian history including World War I and World War II. These works focus on military history, with Stephen considered an authority on the legions of imperial Rome. He has also written several successful novels and children's novels. His books are widely published in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and they appear in translation in Spain, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Albania, Russia, Korea and Latin America.
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