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, rebuilt 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 : 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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| Language: | English |
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London :
Printed for T. Passinger ...,
1684.
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| Edition: | The eleventh edition, corrected and much amended. |
| Series: | Early English books online.
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| Item Description: | Errors in paging. Each part has special t.p. and separate paging. Translation of Recueil des histories de Troyes. Translated from the French by Caxton. Rare edition, printed on London Bridge. The French original was the first book printed by Caxton; the English translation was the third. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (3 volume ([4], 184, [4]; [2], 134, [2]; 121, [3]) |