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 K. 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 diverse 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 K. 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 diverse 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
  • Destruction of Troy, the first book
  • Destruction of Troy, the second book.; Destruction of Troy, the third book.
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Imprint
London: printed for T. Passenger, at the 3 Bibles on London-Bridge, 1670. The eight edition, corrected and much amended.; ..
Added name
Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492, translator.
Publication year
1670
ESTC No.
R14920
Grub Street ID
62895
Description
[4], 196, [6], 139, [3], 128, [4] p. ; 4°.
Note
A translation by William Caxton of: Lef`evre, Raoul. Recueil des histoires de Troie

'The destruction of Troy, the second book' (Wing L935), bearing the imprint: London: printed by T.J. for Samuel Speed. 1670 and 'The destruction of Troy, the third book' (Wing L939), bearing the imprint: London, printed by E.T. and R.H. for Thomas Passenger, at the three Bibles upon London-Bridge, 1670, each have separate title page, pagination and register.