In the book "The Trojan War as Military History", the author, Manolis Kampouris, offers an analysis of the Iliad, which, apart from its mythical elements, is the earliest and most detailed description of war that we have. Removing the myths, Kampouris analyzes the epic story in conjunction with other texts and archaeological findings, providing a coherent narrative of the conflict and the wars of the Bronze Age in the Aegean.

The author examines in detail the Mycenaean Greek armies, their composition and organization, weapons, armor, and tactics, as well as those of their enemies. He identifies the existence of advanced combined forces that combine mass infantry with missile forces and chariots, using open battles, deceits, and special operations in what can be characterized as total war. The detailed examination of the mechanics of Bronze Age warfare is enriched by the knowledge of experimental archaeology using replica equipment.

Additionally, the author incorporates the conflict and the geopolitical relationship of the Mycenaean Greeks with their opponents in the Aegean into a strategic context. Seeking to connect the supernatural element of the Iliad with the structure of power and the struggle of the era, the author brings the Trojan War from the mysteries of mythology to the field of History.

Pages: 256, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm