An edition of The destruction of Troy, in three books (1684)

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 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 ... and for the ravishment of Dame Helen ..., the said city was utterly destroyed ....

The eleventh edition, corrected and much amended.

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An edition of The destruction of Troy, in three books (1684)

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 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 ... and for the ravishment of Dame Helen ..., the said city was utterly destroyed ....

The eleventh edition, corrected and much amended.

by Raoul Lefèvre

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1 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 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 ... and for the ravishment of Dame Helen ..., the said city was utterly destroyed .... 1684, Printed for T. Passinger ... in English - The eleventh edition, corrected and much amended.	aaaa Locate
2 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 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 Pramus with Hector, and all 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 1684, Printed for T. Passinger in English - 11th ed., corrected and much amended.	zzzz Locate

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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 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 Pramus with Hector, and all 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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Translation, by William Caxton, of: Recueil des histoires de Troie.

Rare ed., printed on London Bridge. The French original was the first book printed by Caxton; the English translation (published in 1475?) was the third.

"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."

Wing (2nd ed.) L933

Published in: London
Genre: Legends
Other Titles: Destruction of Troy, Troy

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Pagination: 3 v. in 1. ;

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Open Library: OL22225576M

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The destruction of Troy, in three books

by Raoul Lefèvre