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 in 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 in 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-Bridg, 1680. The tenth edition, corrected and much amended.; ..
Added name
Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492, translator.; Passinger, T., active 1691-1694, bookseller.
Publication year
1680
ESTC No.
R14819
Grub Street ID
62800
Description
[4], 196, [6], 539 [i.e. 139], [3], 128, [4] p. ; 4°.
Note
A translation, by William Caxton, of: Lef`evre, Raoul. Recueil des histoires de Troyes

"The destruction of Troy, the second book" (also published as Wing L937) and "The destruction of Troy, the third book" (also published as Wing 941) have separate dated title pages, register and pagination

Signatures: A]2 B-2C]4; A-S]4; A-S]4 R]2

Identified as Wing L941 on UMI microfilm set "Early English books, 1641-1700", reel 1952.