In this illuminating study, Chase examines the career and achievements of Heinrich Schliemann, the renowned archaeologist famous for his discoveries at Troy and Mycenae. Drawing on Schliemann's own writings and other primary sources, Chase evaluates the scientific and cultural significance of his work, shedding new light on one of the most colorful and controversial figures in archaeological history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.