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6. Troy

The Rest Is History

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Historical Echoes: Alexander and the Trojan Legacy

This chapter explores the historical ties between Alexander the Great and the Trojan War, emphasizing his visit to Achilles's tomb during his Persian campaign. It also examines the enduring motif of East-West conflict, referencing Herodotus's views on the perceived exaggeration of the Greek response to the Trojan War.

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