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Finding the walls of Troy : Frank Calvert and Heinrich Schliemann at Hisarlik / Susan Heuck Allen

This work documents the role of British archaeologist Frank Calvert in identifying and excavating the site of Troy. It details his early findings at Hisarlik and examines how his contributions were historically eclipsed by the claims of his associate.

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