The destruction of Troy : in three books : ... 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.
| Author/creator | Lefèvre, Raoul |
| Other author | Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | The ninth edition, corrected and much amended. |
| Publication Info | London : Printed for T. Passenger ..., 1676. |
| Description | 3 v. ([4], 196, [4]; [2], 139, [3]; 128, [4] p.) |
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| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Recueil des histoires de Troie. English |
| Series | Early English books online. ^A888680 |
| Contents | (from t.p.) 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 Meneclaus of Greece, the said city was utterly destroyed, and Priamus with Hector, and all his sons slain. |
| General note | Translation of Recueil des histoires de Troyes. |
| General note | Translated from the French by William Caxton. |
| General note | Each book is paged separately and has special t.p. |
| General note | Book 2 only appears at reel 1781:7. |
| General note | Book 3 only appears at reel 1781:8. |
| General note | Reproduction of original in Henry E. Huntington Library and Harvard University Library. |
| References | Wing (2nd ed.) L931 |
| References | Wing (2nd ed.) L936 |
| References | Wing (2nd ed.) L940 |
| Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 604:14 and 1781:7 and 1781:8) |
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| Stock number | CL0037000067 ProQuest Information and Learning. 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106 |
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