This book is a condensed retelling of the classic story of the Trojan War, based on the writings of Homer, Virgil, and other ancient authors. With a focus on the major events and characters of the story, this book provides a concise overview of one of the most famous and enduring myths of Western civilization. An essential introduction to the world of classical literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.