The destruction of Troy, in three books. The I. Shewing the founders and the 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 th 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 Minelaus 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 the 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 th 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 Minelaus 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 Troye. English
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Imprint
London: printed by R.I. for S.S. to bee sold by F. Coles in the Old-Bayley and C. Tyus on London-Bridge, 1663. The seventh edition, corrected and much amended.; ..
Added name
Coles, Francis, -1680, bookseller.; Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492, translator.
Publication year
1663
ESTC No.
R228325
Grub Street ID
101014
Description
[4], 196, [6], 139, [3], 128, [4] p. ; 4°.
Note
Books Second & Third have separate dated title pages, paginations and registers, with impirnt reading; Printed by R.L. for Samuel Speed

Signatures: A]2] B-2C]4] ]2A-S]4] ]3A-]3Q]4] ]3R]2.