The destruction of Troy
Subtitle: 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
Contributors: Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491
Edition: The eleventh edition, corrected and much amended
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 605:1
Publisher: Printed for T. Passinger ...
Published: 1684
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 184
Subjects: Troy (Extinct city) -- History
Work titles: Recueil des histoires de Troie.
Notes: 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

Wing L933

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1976. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 605:1)

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