The ancient historie of the destruction of Troy: Divided into III. bookes. The I. shewing the founders, and foundation of the said citie, 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 againe, more stronger then it was before: and how for the ravishment of Dame Helen, wife to King Menelaus of Greece, the sayd citie was vtterly destoyed, and Priamus, with Hector and all his sonnes slayne. Also mentioning the rising and flourishing of divers kings and kingdomes, with the decay and ouerthrow of others. Besides many admirable acts of chivalrie and martiall prowesse, effected by valiant knights, in the defence and loue of distressed ladies. Translated out of French into English by W. Caxton
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Main Author: Lefèvre, Raoul (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Printed by B. Alsop and T. Favvcet, dwelling in Grubstreet, neere the lower pumpe 1636
Edition:The sixth edition, now newly corrected and amended
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Item Description:A translation, by William Caxton, of: Recueil des histoires de Troye. - Books two and three have separate dated title pages; pagination and register are continuous. - By Raoul Lefv̀re. - Edited by William Phiston. - Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library. - Running title reads: The destruction of Troy. - STC (2nd ed.), 15382
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