Leonard Cottrell (1913-1974) was most famous for his books on history and archaeology. He was also a commentator, writer and producer for the BBC, responsible for a popular series of radio programmes on Egypt's archaeological treasures. In 1960 he resigned to become a full-time writer and wrote several bestselling books, including The Lost Pharaohs, Enemy of Rome, Queens of the Pharaohs and Realms of Gold.
Acknowledgements
Introduction by Professor Alan Wace
Prologue
I Homer and the Historians
II Schliemann the Romantic
III The 'Treasure of Priam'
IV 'Golden Mycenae'
V Pause for Reflection
VI 'Here Begins an Entirely New Science'
VII The Quest Continues
VIII Prelude to Crete
IX Island of Legend
X A Challenged Accepted
XI The Birth-cave of Zeus
XII 'And Still the Wonder Grew'
XIII Into the Labyrinth
XIV The Villa Ariadne
XV Palace of the Sea-kings
XVI 'The Old Traditions Were True'
Epilogue
Appendix
Index to Books Consulted
Index