Schliemann's Discoveries of the Ancient World, with an Appendix on the Trecent Discoveries at Hissarlik By Dr Schliemann Abd Dr.Dorpfeld, and an Introduction By Walter Leaf. by Schuchardt,Carl (Ed) - 1979

New York: Avenel Books, 1979 Book. Fine. Hardcover. Facsimile Reprint. Originally published in 1891 as "Schliemann's Excavations : An Archaeological and Historical Study" this his book, which was written under Schliemann's supervision and was published shortly after his death, the dazzling accumulation of Schliemann's many findings has been systemized by Dr. Schuchhardt. He also updates them, as Schliemann uncovered so much and was a tireless worker that he sometimes did not know precisely what he had found. After a short description of Schliemann's life, Dr. Schuchhardt gives detailed accounts of Schliemann's discoveries at Troy, Tiryns, and Mycenae. The great treasures found at Troy and Mycenae are thoroughly described, as well as Schliemann's experimental method of unearthing them. All of these findings are illustrated by hundreds of illustrations, diagrams and maps, This is a facsimile of the US edition published by B. Blom NY,1971. xxxii,363p+ plates, illus.… Read More