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The destruction of Troy : in three books : ... also the 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, fl. 1460
Other author/creatorCaxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492.
Format Electronic and Book
EditionThe seventh edition, corrected and much amended.
Publication InfoLondon : Printed by R.I. for S.S. to bee sold by F. Coles in the Old-Bayley, and C. Tyus on London-Bridge, 1663.
Description3 v. ([4], 196, [4]; [2], 139, [3]; [2], 3-128, [4] p.)
Supplemental Content https://search.proquest.com/docview/2240876839
Subject(s)
Uniform titleRecueil des histoires de Troie. English
Series Early English books online. ^A888680
Contents 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 all his sons slain.
General noteTranslated by William Caxton, and originally published in 1475?
General noteEach book has special t.p. and separate paging.
General noteReproduction of original in: William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, University of California, Los Angeles, California.
References Wing (2nd ed.) L929
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English Books, 1641-1700 ; 2266:12)
Stock numberCL0037000092 ProQuest Information and Learning. 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106

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