The destruction of Troy, in three books. The I. Shewing the founders and foundation of the said city, with the causes and manner how it was sacked and first destroyed by Hercules. The II. How it was re-edified, and how Hercules slew King Laomedon, and destroyed it the second time: and of Hercules his worthy deeds, and his death. The III. How Priamus son of King Laomedon, rebuilded Troy again, more strong than it was before: and for the ravishment of Dame Helen, wife to King Menelaus of Greece, the said city was utterly destroyed, and Priamus with Hector, and al his sons slain. Also mentioning the rising and flourishing of divers kings and kingdoms, with the decay and overthrow of others. With many admirable acts of chivalry and martial prowess, effected by valiant knights, in the defence and love of distressed ladies

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  • The destruction of Troy, in three books. The I. Shewing the founders and foundation of the said city, with the causes and manner how it was sacked and first destroyed by Hercules. The II. How it was re-edified, and how Hercules slew King Laomedon, and destroyed it the second time: and of Hercules his worthy deeds, and his death. The III. How Priamus son of King Laomedon, rebuilded Troy again, more strong than it was before: and for the ravishment of Dame Helen, wife to King Menelaus of Greece, the said city was utterly destroyed, and Priamus with Hector, and al his sons slain. Also mentioning the rising and flourishing of divers kings and kingdoms, with the decay and overthrow of others. With many admirable acts of chivalry and martial prowess, effected by valiant knights, in the defence and love of distressed ladies
  • Recueil des histoires de Troie. English
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Imprint
London: printed for T. Passinger, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1684. The eleventh edition, corrected and much amended.; ..
Added name
Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492, translator.; Passinger, Thomas, -1688, bookseller.
Publication year
1684
ESTC No.
R12739
Grub Street ID
60888
Description
[4], 152, 149-184, [6], 46, 49-134, [2], 121, [3] p. ; 4°.
Note
Text continuous despite pagination

A translation by William Caxton of: Lef`evre, Raoul. Recueil des histories de Troyes

Books II & III have separate dated title pages, paginations and registers

Signatures: A-2B]4; ]2A-]2R]4; ]3A-]2P]4Q]2.