The Trojan War

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Trojan
War in next to no time with this concise guide.

50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Trojan War. When
Menelaus, king of Sparta, returned home after visiting his dying father in
Crete to discover that his beautiful wife, Helen, had been kidnapped by Paris
and taken to Troy, he was furious. He declared a war on Troy that would last
ten years, lead to a considerable loss of life, and eventually end in the
famous saga of the Trojan horse.

In just 50 minutes you will:
• Understand the context surrounding the Trojan War, leading up to the
fearless kidnapping of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris
• Discover the sacrifices made by both sides and the intricacies of ancient
warfare, particularly in the face of the impenetrable defence of the walls of
Troy
• Recognise the final blow to the Trojans when the Greeks sent in their famous
wooden horse, and finally captured the city and recovered Helen

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