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Some Observations Upon the Vindication of Homer, and of the Ancient Poets and Historians, Who Have Recorded the Siege and Fall of Troy: Written by I. B. S. Morritt, Esq. (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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B mustmust be received in this manner. It is farther added, that We are contented to take them upon trust. But this is a truth too plain to be' mentioned. For we must necessarily be contented, where there is no choice. What adds' to the misfortune is faid to be, that we, not irrationally, give credit to tie opinions of toase, woo bad netter opportunities than ourselves to judge of their trutb or falseboooh There seems to me to,be here; what we call, a paral'ogism: for how can it be a misfortune to aét rationally: and to give credit to those, who are better informed I'n lbort how can there be loss, or grievance, in ad mitting evidence upon undoubted authority The Author says, that we; are contented to give this-affent: and well contented we may be: for what more can be desired. Than moral certainty? The Author adds, that Sceptics have appeared upon this subject before Mr B - Sed. Omnes illacrymabiles urgentur,. Ignotique, longfi. Nocte jacent (so-it should be expressed.) To this. I can only say, it is a pity. That this mark of contempt was introduced so early; or that it was introduced.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book sets out to challenge the very foundations of our knowledge of ancient history by closely examining the notion that a Trojan War ever occurred. The author examines Homer's Iliad and other writings, setting the story within its historical and literary context. The book argues that by unpicking the detail of the characters and settings in this epic poem, it becomes apparent that the story is not only deeply allegorical but likely a complete fabrication, invented to illustrate the power struggles between rulers and their subjects. The book discusses with rigour and insight the major figures of the Trojan War, Homer's attitudes to them and how these reveal insights into what he really believed, and aimed to convey about his own time and place. This book explores the very nature of history and legend, truth and falsehood, revealing the insights to be found by asking the right questions about the sources we have inherited about the ancient world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282850975_0
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