For it's only through the strength of their golden warrior that the pride of the Trojans will finally fall. When Agamemnon angers the formidable Achilles, the battle for Troy seems doomed to failure. When Agamemnon is threatened with mutiny by a disillusioned army he changes his tactics, ordering a series of attacks on the allies of Troy, thus depriving the city of reinforcements, trade, and supplies – but even this cannot draw the Trojans out from behind their walls. The greatest battle needs the greatest of warriors The siege of Troy is in its ninth. Eperitus, captain of Odysseus' guards, is tormented by his own oath – to protect the very man who murdered his daughter. Buy The Armour of Achilles by Glyn Iliffe for 44.00 at Mighty Ape NZ. Seller: Book Cupboard, PLYMOUTH, United Kingdom Seller Rating: Contact seller. But while Agammenon is still determined to avenge himself upon Troy for the theft of Helen by Paris, they are all trapped by the oath that Odysseus created. The Armour of Achilles (Adventures of Odysseus) by Iliffe, Glyn and a great selection of related books. Dispirited, bitter, and frustrated by the war, Odysseus and his men think lovingly of home. The Greeks, with Achilles at their head, have inflicted numerous defeats on the Trojans, but Troy itself still stands. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.The siege of Troy is in its 10th year, in the third book continuing from King of Ithaca and The Gates of Troy.
Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. The Adventures of Odysseus King of Ithaca The Gates of Troy The Armour of Achilles The Oracles of Troy The Voyages. If he is ever to return home, he must use cunning and guile to bring about its downfall. As the war continues, Odysseus realises that sheer numbers will never overwhelm Tory. But while Agamemnon is still determined to revenge himself upon Troy for the theft of Helen by Paris, Odysseus is held by the oath that he himself created.Įperitus too is tormented: sworn to protect the very man who murdered his daughter. Odysseus just wants to return home to his island Kingdom of Ithaca. Meanwhile, Odysseus, Eperitus and their men have become hardened soldiers. Yet even this does not draw the Trojans out from behind their walls. Ordering attacks on Troy’s allies, he deprives the city of reinforcements, trade and supplies. When Agamemnon is threatened with mutiny by disillusioned troops, he changes tactics.
The greatest battle needs the greatest of warriors.
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