It is noteworthy to remember that until some decades ago the Iliad was regarded as pure fantasy - a work of literature about ficitional events. It was only when the ruins of Troy were uncovered that the work was taken seriously in a historical context.

Now we see, in this book, that the work may also have had serious astronomical roots. Although ruins have been found that are believed to be those of Troy, the theory presented here raises the question again of the historical accuracy of the Iliad.

The writing plods through in certain places and it takes some
determination to read on, but it is eventually worth it.