Book Review: A Thousand Ships by Natalie
"It's not her story, or Creusa's story. It's their story. At least it will be, if he stops complaining and starts composing" Have you heard about the legendary Trojan War that took place around the 12th or 13th century BCE? Are you fascinated by Greek mythology? If so, then this book is for you! Set during the infamous war that lasted a decade, "A Thousand Ships" by Natalie Haynes delves into the profound toll it took on both the losing and winning sides. The Trojan War was waged by the Achaeans (Greeks) against the city of Troy after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus, king of Sparta. This war, one of the most important events in Greek mythology, has been narrated through many works of Greek literature, most notably Homer's "Iliad". However, this book is not about Menelaus, Helen, or the legendary warriors who participated in the war. "A Thousand Ships" focuses on the women of