Ancient civilisations gifts

A history of the world’s first democracy from its beginnings in Athens circa fifth century B.C. to its downfall 200 years later The first democracy, established in ancient Greece more than 2,500 years ago, has served as the foundation for every democratic system of government instituted down the centuries. In this lively history, author Thomas N. Mitchell tells the full...

PRE-ORDER THE EPIC NEW STANDALONE NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WOLF DEN TRILOGY Boudicca’s Daughter is Elodie Harper’s masterpiece. — Costanza Casati, bestselling author of Babylonia A beautiful, breathtaking novel... pre-order it immediately! — Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne One of the best books I have ever read. — Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author...

An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith. IN THE RUINS OF BATTLEA HERO MUST RISEFOR THE GLORY OF EGYPT Years of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under...

Greek Tragedy brings together the masterpieces of classical tragedy in one volume, making it the ideal single-volume introduction for theatre-goers, actors, general readers, and students of Classics, English Literature, and Drama. Agememnon is the first part of Aeschylus's Orestian trilogy, where the leader of the Greek army returns from the Trojan War only to be murdered by his treacherous wife,...

This revised edition features a new introduction by Robin Seager, putting the lives in the context of Plutarch's biography and literary career, discussing and comparing the individual lives, and analysing Plutarch's approach to his subject matter. Dramatic artist, natural scientist and philosopher, Plutarch is widely regarded as the most significant historian of his era, writing sharp and succinct accounts of...

Bernard Cornwell’s brilliant novel, reissued for fans to discover the story behind the stones. This is the tale of three brothers and of their rivalry that created this great temple. One summer’s day, a dying stranger carrying great wealth in gold comes to the settlement of Ratharryn. The three sons of Ratharryn’s chief each perceive the great gift in a...

Roman Britain, AD 44. The land is far from tamed. A puppet king is doing little to calm the hatred of the native tribes. Fighting is in Optio Horatius Figulus' blood. His Celtic ancestry gives him the toughness essential for survival. That toughness will be tested to the very limit when he is sent on a mission deep in hostile...

The History of the Kings of Britain by Geoffrey of Monmouth is a narrative that blurs the lines between history and legend, chronicling the earliest kings of Britain. Completed in 1136, The History of the Kings of Britain traces the story of the realm from its supposed foundation by Brutus to the coming of the Saxons some two thousand years...

Livy (c. 59 BC – AD 17) dedicated most of his life to writing some 142 volumes of history, the first five of which comprise The Early History of Rome. With stylistic brilliance, he chronicles nearly 400 years of history, from the founding of Rome (traditionally dated to 757 BC) to the Gallic invasion in 386 BC—an era which witnessed...

The true story of Cicero, Rome's greatest criminal lawyer, and his times. In its final decades, a crime wave engulfed the Roman Republic. An epidemic of extortions, murders, and acts of insurrection tested the court system's capacity to maintain order. As case after case filled the docket, an ambitious young lawyer named Cicero seized every opportunity to litigate, forging a...

'Pacy, witty and authoritative' Jonathan FreedlandA superb and illuminating history of Imperial Rome's most important women – dispelling the myths and misogyny that have distorted their reputations for over 2000 years. Writer, activist and journalist Joan Smith has worked for years to raise awareness of violence against women and girls, and has been instrumental in bringing the innate misogyny of...

A Guardian, Financial Times, New Statesman, The Rest is Politics, and Waterstones Highlight for 2024 ‘Quinn has done a lot more than reinvent the wheel. What we have here is a truly encyclopaedic and monumental account of the ancient world’ THE TIMES ‘A work of great confidence, empathy, learning and imagination’ RORY STEWART ‘Bold, beautifully written and filled with insights...

A “splendid” (The Wall Street Journal) account of one of history’s most important and yet little-known wars, the campaign culminating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, whose outcome determined the future of the Roman Empire. Following Caesar’s assassination and Mark Antony’s defeat of the conspirators who killed Caesar, two powerful men remained in Rome—Antony and Caesar’s chosen heir,...

Embark on a cultural odyssey to explore the impact of Homer's iconic poem, from its conception to the present day. Since it originated in the eighth century, The Odyssey has influenced literature, film, art, and much more, with its themes including homecoming, loyalty, and temptation. While The Odyssey's archaic language makes it inaccessible to many people, author Erica Stevenson endeavours...

Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time. In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid reveals the breathtakingly intimate, raw and relatable moments they left behind, like a dog's paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or the adorable, messy...

A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopaedia of curiosities. Explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilisations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by...

Explore the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and decide where to go and what to do next, in this new choose-your-own-adventure series! Choose your path as you explore the past, in this interactive adventure through time! Ever wondered what it would be like to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza and almost get eaten by a mummy? Or to...

'A book of ideas [...] Strathern ably guides us through these moments of glory.' -- The Times * Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are born and history is made. Through ten unique cities, from the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities,...

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. A kid's life in prehistoric times might sound like fun, what with all those woolly mammoths and massive stone circles, but actually life for kids could be pretty...

"Sing, goddess, the anger of Peleus’ son Achilleus and its devastation." For sixty years, that's how Homer has begun the Iliad in English, in Richmond Lattimore's faithful translation—the gold standard for generations of students and general readers. This long-awaited new edition of Lattimore's Iliad is designed to bring the book into the twenty-first century—while leaving the poem as firmly rooted...

Age range 6 to 9 The famous ancient civilisation along the Nile River depicted in a novelty format like never before. 2022 is the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter! Over 5000 years ago, a civilisation developed along the Nile River whose sights and remnants are still enchanting people from all over the world. Huge...

A landmark new history of the ancient kingdom of Carthage, told through its iconic figures from Dido to Hannibal, drawing on brand new archaeological evidence to provide the definitive story of a legendary empire by a rising star in the field. 'This is not only history reclaimed, this is history at its best!' - Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, author of Persians-...

An intriguing document giving insight into the founders of the Roman Republic. These nine biographies illuminate the careers, personalities, and military campaigns of some of Rome's greatest statesmen, whose lives span the earliest days of the Republic to the establishment of the Empire. Selected from Plutarch's Roman Lives, they include prominent figures who achieved fame for their pivotal roles in...

Not all lost cities are real, but this one was. The extraordinary story of Alexander the Great's lost city, and a quest to unravel one of the most captivating mysteries in ancient history. ‘Superb … impeccably researched, but with the pace and deftly woven plot complexity of a John le Carré novel... utterly brilliant’ William Dalrymple, Guardian ‘[An] exceptional biography...

Ghost Empire by Richard Fidler is a breathtaking journey that weaves together the mesmerising history of the Byzantine Empire with a deeply personal father-son adventure. In 2014, Richard Fidler and his son Joe embark on a voyage to Istanbul, igniting a fascination with one of the most enigmatic civilisations in history. This book immerses readers in the grandeur and turmoil...

Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea by Emily Wilson is a fascinating exploration of how translators breathe new life into ancient texts. Salman Rushdie describes it as 'brilliant ... enthralling and profoundly relevant'. Madeline Miller calls it 'joyful, illuminating and engaging', essential reading for translation enthusiasts. Wilson addresses the challenges and opportunities translation presents, questioning what is lost or gained in the...

Bestselling historian Bettany Hughes unearths the stories of a civilisation through seven of its most precious treasures, revealing the people, power and beliefs that shaped the Nile's enduring world. Her thrilling journey of discovery explores the secrets and splendour of: the Great Pyramid of Giza the Sphinx Cleopatra's secret island of Philae Hatshepsut's temple at Deir el-Bahari Tutankhamen's tomb the...

Discover the magic of ancient Egypt by actually going there. In this fun and informative, illustrated travel guide for young explorers, travel back with intrepid tour guide, Tiny, to ancient Egypt. Experience the everyday magic of Kemet (as it was known locally) at the time of Pharaoh Ramesses II, and discover all the exciting things to see and do whilst...

Now a major movie.HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics All my days are consumed in longing – to travel home and see the day of my arrival dawn. If a god must shatter me upon the wine-dark sea, so be it.One of the most enduring tales ever told, The Odyssey is the original homecoming story....

A unique map-led history of the world's most important civilizations Witness the rise and fall of ancient empires and forgotten cultures, and their epic stories with this unique map-led history. From Mesopotamia's thriving trade hubs to the spectacular cities of the Inca, such as Machu Picchu, Civilizations Map by Map charts the rise and fall of more than 90 pioneering...

Beautifully designed for display and crafted for durability, this collector's edition is perfect for readers seeking to experience the drama, heroism, and mythology of ancient Greece in a single stunning keepsake. Step into a world shaped by gods, warriors, and ancient quests with this luxury edition of Homer's epic poetry. These foundational works of classical literature have inspired centuries of...

'A thrilling story, wonderfully told by one of the great historians' KEN FOLLETT 'Dazzling... This is biography of great brilliance and rare resonance' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE 'A pulsating, vivid life of a true historical titan' DAN JONES 'A splendid book, lively, erudite... where myth and heroism meet' RORY STEWART A stunningly written new biography of Alexander the Great, based on a...

Find out ALL ABOUT Ancient Egypt in this fun-filled fact book for kids aged 7+. Journey through the land of pharaohs and pyramids! Packed with fascinating facts, super stats, phenomenal photos, and Q&As with real-life experts – All About Ancient Egypt is the perfect book for inquisitive kids who love learning about history. Discover ALL ABOUT: Pharaohs and their tombs...

Renowned author and historian Jackie French takes us back in time to Greece and Rome and explores young heroes in ancient myths and legends whose stories will now be told. Forget what you know about Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen with a fantastic hairstyle. That's only part of the story. Before she was a ruler, Cleopatra was a girl with a...

In his Spring painting (1894), Lawrence Alma-Tadema represented the Victorian custom of sending children to collect flowers on May Day. By placing the scene in ancient Rome, he suggested the festival's great antiquity through architectural details, dress, sculpture and musical instruments based on Roman originals. 1000 pieces Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches (61 x 46 cm) Quality design that is...

From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East.In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten's capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly...

Time travel through the history of Ancient Egypt as seen through the eyes of one family Take a tour through the vast past of Ancient Egypt as you follow the adventures of one family through time. Travel with one friendly family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some...

This unique and expertly annotated collection of the classic accounts of Socrates left by Plato, Aristophanes, and Xenophon features new translations of Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and the death scene from Phaedo by C. D. C. Reeve, Peter Meineck's translation of Clouds, and James Doyle's translation of Apology of Socrates.

Seers featured prominently in ancient Greek culture, but they rarely appear in archaic and classical colonial discourse. Margaret Foster exposes the ideological motivations behind this discrepancy and reveals how colonial discourse privileged the city's founder and his dependence on Delphi, the colonial oracle par excellence, at the expense of the independent seer. Investigating a sequence of literary texts, Foster explores...

When Phoebe and Leon discover that a pentathlon athlete is cheating in the Olympic Games, they decide that they must stop him before it's too late. But there are a lot of puzzles to solve along the way, from a mysterious message discovered in the temple to a suspicious conversation at the stadion. Will Phoebe and Leon be able to...

Forgotten Civilization by Robert M. Schoch is a newly expanded edition of the groundbreaking investigation into early high cultures and ancient solar outbursts. This updated edition includes recent developments and additional illustrations, revealing how solar outbursts caused the end of the last ice age, unleashed catastrophe upon ancient advanced civilizations, and led to six millennia of a Solar-Induced Dark Age....

A portrait of one of the ancient world’s first political celebrities, who veered from failure to success and back again “This colourful biography of Demetrius explores his rich inner life and reveals an ancient world of violence and intrigue.”—New York Times Book Review The life of Demetrius (337–283 BCE) serves as a through-line to the forty years following the death...

What sort of things happen when space crystallises? Why were primordial sages fascinated with five simple forms? Does the three-dimensional jigsaw fit simply together? If so, how? Find out about one of the languages spoken throughout the universe! An understanding of the Platonic Solids, and their close cousins, the Archimedean Solids, has long been required of students seeking entry into...

Explore the wonders of the past in this stunning collection of over 160 historical artefacts, from Ancient Rome to the dynasties of China. Welcome to the museum. This rich and informative cabinet of curiosities beautifully displays objects of the ancient past. Wander from room to room to explore the magnificence of what civilisations have left behind over thousands of years...

A truly splendid read, richly detailed and powered by an unfailing gift for storytelling’ John Guy 'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore A definitive and thrilling new account of the last great dynasty of ancient Egypt, from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra. When Alexander the Great arrived in Egypt, he overthrew the hated Persian overlords and was welcomed as a...

The remarkable story of how Greek-speaking writers and thinkers sustained and developed the intellectual legacy of Classical Greece under the rule of Rome. In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic. Some sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and...

Bestselling author Erich von Däniken shares the story of a 16-year-old grave-diver who discovered a mysterious labyrinth of the old kings under one of the pyramids of Saqqara. In Confessions of an Egyptologist, Erich von Däniken tells the story of his friend, Adel H., an Egyptologist who, as a 16-year-old boy, was trapped for days under the Step Pyramid of...

A highly illustrated account of what is rightly regarded as one of the greatest battles of military history. Hannibal's stratagem has become a model of the perfectly fought battle and is studied in detail at military academies around the world. At Cannae, the Romans confronted Hannibal with an army of 80,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry. Hannibal faced them with 40,000...

Learn how to read and write ancient Greek in this gripping puzzle mystery story about the ancient Olympics, written by Blue Peter Award-winning author Andy Seed! When ancient Greek friends Phoebe and Leon discover that a pentathlon athlete is cheating in the Olympic Games, they decide that they must stop him before it's too late. But there are a lot...

Bring ancient Egypt to life with 20 brilliantly busy black-and-white scenes and patterns to colour - before sticking in fun photographic object stickers from the British Museum's collection! There's a whole world to explore, and with this beautiful colouring series, readers can take a tour around an ancient civilisation and get creative at the same time! Aspiring artists can pick...

Travel back in time with this exciting mystery puzzle book for kids You’re on a school trip at the Museum of Ancient History when suddenly you’re transported through time! Solve fun brain-busting puzzles as you explore ancient worlds and uncover their mysteries. Can you collect the missing museum artefacts and get back to the present day? Packed full of mazes,...

An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century. 'At last, a history of the Roman state as it has always been crying out to be told, and never has been!' RODERICK BEATON The greatest empire in Western history - told as never...

A picture-packed guide to the rise and fall of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations. Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really...

From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today. Drawing together the results of more than 30 years of research and nine field study journeys to Egypt, Christopher Dunn presents a stunning stone-by-stone analysis of key...

Shows how the archetypal symbols of the Pohnpaid petroglyphs have exact counterparts in other ancient cultures throughout the world. Provides evidence that Pohnpaid is closely related to—yet predates—neighbouring Nan Madol. Includes hundreds of Pohnpaid petroglyphs and stone circle photos, many never before seen. While residing on the small Pacific island of Pohnpei in the 1990s, Carole Nervig discovered that a...

A revolution of thought is underway in our world, fostered by decades of research and well-documented evidence by alternative theory pioneers such as Graham Hancock, John Anthony West, Robert Bauval, and Robert Schoch. These provocative, cutting-edge scholars now represent a direct challenge to the academic establishment as the paradigms of science and history shift and their ideas gain acceptance. Representing...

A new and original anthology that introduces the use of rhetoric in the classical world, from Aristotle to Cicero and beyond Classical rhetoric is one of the earliest versions of what is today known as media studies. It was absolutely crucial to life in the ancient world, whether in the courtroom, the legislature or on ceremonial occasions, and was described...

Enter a world of ancient secrets, old money, new ambitions and the discovery of priceless treasure in this revelatory new biography. Between November 1922 and spring 1923, a door to the ancient Egyptian world was opened. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun would be the most astonishing archaeological find of the century, revealing not only the boy pharaoh’s preserved...

The Annals of Imperial Rome recounts the major historical events from the years shortly before the death of Augustus to the death of Nero in AD 68. With clarity and vivid intensity, Tacitus describes the reign of terror under the corrupt Tiberius, the great fire of Rome during the time of Nero, and the wars, poisonings, scandals, conspiracies, and murders...

AN UNSTOPPABLE ENEMY. A CIVILISATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION. For over fifty years, Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “An excellent introduction to a critical period in the history of Rome. Cicero comes across much as he must have lived: reflective, charming and rather vain.”—The Wall Street Journal “All ages of the world have not produced a greater statesman and philosopher combined.”—John Adams He squared off against Caesar and was friends with young Brutus. He advised...

A new translation by David Raeburn, with introduction and notes by Pat Easterling Sophocles' innovative plays transformed Greek myths into dramas featuring complex human characters, through which he explored profound moral issues. Electra portrays the grief of a young woman for her father Agamemnon, who has been killed by her mother's lover. Aeschylus and Euripides also dramatized this story, but...

When the actions of a rebel gladiator in Egypt threaten the stability of the Roman Empire, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro know he must be stopped. The locals are holding the Romans responsible for the attacks Ajax and his crew have been making along the coast, and now Egypt is dangerously volatile. Tasked with tracking and defeating the renegade, Cato...

On the remote north-western Isle of Lewis stands one of the most spectacular megalithic monuments in the world, a stone circle forming part of a huge Celtic Cross, built over four thousand years ago. Behold Callanish! This small book, packed with fine old engravings, is a great new introduction to the Stonehenge of the Hebrides by one of the leading...

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of history at home with Ancient Rome - an activity-packed exploration of people and places in this early empire. Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including the army, religion, emperors, senators, towns, conquests, and architecture. The book ends with charts of...

A striking reappraisal of the beginnings of medicine, by one of the world's leading ancient historians. Medicine is one of the great fields of achievement of the Ancient Greeks. Hippocrates is celebrated worldwide as the father of medicine, and the Hippocratic Oath is admired throughout the medical profession as a founding statement of ethics and ideals. In the fifth century...

A beautifully illustrated children's book detailing the fascinating history of the Great Wall of China. Embark on an unforgettable time-travelling journey along one of the world's greatest landmarks—the Great Wall of China. Spanning 2,700 years and over 21,000km (13,000 miles), this beautifully illustrated children's book reveals the fascinating story of the Great Wall and the individuals that helped build it....

A New Statesman and Irish Times Book of the Year A new, feminist translation of Beowulf by the author of The Mere Wife. A new, feminist translation of Beowulf by the author of The Mere Wife. Nearly twenty years after Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf—and fifty years after the translation that continues to torment high-school students around the world—there is...

Why did Rome fall - and what can it teach us about the decline of the West today? A historian and a political economist investigate. Over the last three centuries, the West rose to dominate the planet. Then, suddenly, around the turn of the millennium, history reversed. Faced with economic stagnation and internal political division, the West has found itself...

The extraordinary story of Rome told through one of the world's once most ubiquitous objects - coins. The extraordinary story of ancient Rome, history's greatest superpower, as told through humankind's most universal object - the coin. When Gareth Harney was first handed a Roman coin by his father as a child, he became entranced by its beauty, its permanence, and...

This edition contains a revision of the existing translation, revision of chronology and genealogy, and a new introduction of 4-6000 words, new notes, and a new selection of further reading. A trusted member of the Byzantine establishment, Procopius was the Empire's official chronicler, and his History of the Wars of Justinian proclaimed the strength and wisdom of the Emperor's reign....

The Civil War is Caesar's own account of his struggle with Pompey over the leadership of Republican Rome. A military leader of legendary genius, Caesar was also a great writer, recording the events of his life with incomparable immediacy and power. The Civil War offers a tense and gripping depiction of his conflict with Pompey, which spanned the entire Roman...

A vivid and richly anecdotal portrait of Spartan society. On Sparta by Plutarch provides vivid and engaging portraits of the Spartans and their customs, offering a major source of our knowledge about the rise and fall of this remarkable Greek city-state between the sixth and third centuries BC. Through his Lives of Sparta's leaders and his recording of memorable Spartan...

A History of My Times is a fascinating historical account of Greece at a point of crisis. Xenophon's history recounts nearly fifty turbulent years of warfare in Greece between 411 and 362 BC. Continuing the story of the Peloponnesian War at the point where Thucydides finished his magisterial history, this is a captivating chronicle of the conflicts that ultimately led...

This definitive three-volume Penguin Classics edition provides a complete and unmodernised text, presenting the History as it appeared to its early readers. Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in European literature. Its subject is the fate of one of the world's greatest civilisations over...

A History of Ancient Egypt, Volume 2 by John Romer offers an enlightening and engrossing exploration into the heart of ancient Egyptian civilization. This volume takes readers on a meticulous journey from the construction of the Great Pyramid through to the zenith of the Middle Kingdom, unravelling the rich tapestry of Pharaonic culture and illuminating a period when writing flourished...

For thousands of years, we have been enthralled by tales of Troy and its legendary heroes. Figures like Achilles and Hector, Paris, and the famed beauty Helen continue to be some of the most enduring characters in art and literature. But did these titanic characters really walk the earth? Was there ever an actual siege of Troy? In In Search...

Meet Herbert, your time-tourist travel guide, and spend a day in ancient Egypt as you discover the sights and sounds of one of the world's great ancient civilisations. Packed with curriculum-linked ephemera and stories about the past, this guide will see you: Sail down the Nile Stop off at the pyramids Shop at an Ancient Egyptian market Meet gods and...

Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy. A Penguin Classics Hardcover So begins Robert Fagles's magnificent translation of The Odyssey, literature's grandest evocation of an everyman's journey through life. Odysseus's reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival against...

A timeless tale of war, pride, and the cost of glory Homer's The Iliad stands as one of the greatest achievements in Western literature. Set during the final weeks of the Trojan War, the epic centres on Achilles, the Greeks' greatest warrior, whose pride and wrath threaten the fate of his comrades. As the armies of Troy and Greece clash,...