The destruction of Troy [electronic resource] : in three books : ... also mentioning the rising and flourish of diverse 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.
1670
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The destruction of Troy [electronic resource] : in three books : ... also mentioning the rising and flourish of diverse 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.
Uniform title
Recueil des histoires de Troie. English
Edition
The eighth edition, corrected and much amended.
Created/published
London : Printed for T. Passenger ..., 1670.
Description
3 v. ([4], 196, [4]; [2], 139, [3]; 128, [4] p.)
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Vol. 2 has sub-title: The second book: wherein is contained the prowess of the valiant Hercules. v. 3: The third book: wherein is shewed, how the city of Troy was by Priamus ... reedified, and repaired.
Vol. 2 has imprint: London : Printed by T.J. for S. Speed; v. 3: Printed by E.T. and R.H. for T. Passenger.
Translation of Recueil des histoires de Troyes.
Translated from the French by William Caxton.
Vols. 2-3 without edition note.
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
Vol. 2 has sub-title: The second book: wherein is contained the prowess of the valiant Hercules. v. 3: The third book: wherein is shewed, how the city of Troy was by Priamus ... reedified, and repaired.
Vol. 2 has imprint: London : Printed by T.J. for S. Speed; v. 3: Printed by E.T. and R.H. for T. Passenger.
Translation of Recueil des histoires de Troyes.
Translated from the French by William Caxton.
Vols. 2-3 without edition note.
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
Contents
(from title page) 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.
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.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 604:13)
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Wing L930
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Early English books online.
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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