Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #311000 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Synopsis
A thoroughly modern tale of politics, spin-doctoring, and media manipulation. As the harsh wind holds the Greek fleet trapped in the straits at Aulis, frustration and political impotence turn into a desire for the blood of a young and innocent woman - blood that will appease the gods and allow the troops to set sail. And when Iphigeneia, Agamemnon's beloved daughter, is brought to the coast under false pretences, it looks as if the ships will soon be on their way. But can a father really go to these lengths to secure political victory, and can a daughter willingly give up her life for the worldly ambitions of her father?

Customer Reviews

A Triumph
In his latest work Barry Unsworth, challenges all the preconceptions that one may have had about the events leading up to the Trojan War. His portrayal of the fragile command of Agammenon is brillant, something nobody has ever touched on before, the vainglorious Achilles, is a perfect representation of the man who went on to sulk, before the walls of Troy becasue hi commander in chief stole his women. Putting a modern twist on this anceint tale is a work of genius, all the spin and manipulation that is so often associated with modern politics, is used here, by Unsworth to great effect. Homeric in his tale telling, a throughly enjoyable read for all. Highly recommnedable.