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A review by justjeanettelee
Helen of Troy: The Story Behind the Most Beautiful Woman in the World by Bettany Hughes
5.0
(April-June for thesis one; September-October for thesis two)
How could I not give a book that put me on my dream career path 5 stars?
Hughes was one of the first influences o ever had in wanting to do archaeology and ancient history, through watching her documentary based off of this work, not long after watch the TV Mini Series "Helen of Troy" (2003) and the film "Troy" (2004). Now, after doing my own accumulative work on Helen, I've finally had a reason and purpose to reading through this work, rather than leaving it on my book shelf, acting like a shrine item.
Hughes puts Helen in her context. Her actual history. Not exclusively her mythology. She explores Helen as the mortal woman she would have been as a Mycenaen queen. She touches on Helen and the religion associations she has.
Very well written. I cannot fault her.
How could I not give a book that put me on my dream career path 5 stars?
Hughes was one of the first influences o ever had in wanting to do archaeology and ancient history, through watching her documentary based off of this work, not long after watch the TV Mini Series "Helen of Troy" (2003) and the film "Troy" (2004). Now, after doing my own accumulative work on Helen, I've finally had a reason and purpose to reading through this work, rather than leaving it on my book shelf, acting like a shrine item.
Hughes puts Helen in her context. Her actual history. Not exclusively her mythology. She explores Helen as the mortal woman she would have been as a Mycenaen queen. She touches on Helen and the religion associations she has.
Very well written. I cannot fault her.