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The History of Troy is based on the early rise of the Greek expansion in Europe. What is the exact location of the Troy City? The archaeological research presents facts that the location of the Troy city was in present Turkey and its development from a small village formed a key aspect in the Mycenaean civilization and consequently Hittite empire expansion.
An outline
1. Introduction
i. Reiterate the hypothesis ii. Provide brief history of Troy
2. Body
I. Literature Review of History of Troy
II. Analysis of factors that shaped the early rise of Troy
III. Economic and social factors that led to the rise of Troy
IIII. History of its leaders
V. The role of Troy in History
3. Conclusion
Literature review
Weise and Bardin (1876) present a systematic
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