The ancient historie of the destruction of Troy
Subtitle: Divided into III. bookes. The I. shewing the founders, and foundation of the said citie, 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 againe, more stronger then it was before: and how for the ravishment of Dame Helen, wife to King Menelaus of Greece, the sayd citie was vtterly destoyed, and Priamus, with Hector and all his sonnes slayne. Also mentioning the rising and flourishing of divers kings and kingdomes, with the decay and ouerthrow of others. Besides many admirable acts of chivalrie and martiall prowesse, effected by valiant knights, in the defence and loue of distressed ladies. Translated out of French into English by W. Caxton.
Contributors: Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491.; Phiston, William.
Edition: The sixth edition, now newly corrected and amended.
Series: Early English books, 1475-1640 -- 1455:2.
Publisher: Printed by B. Alsop and T. Favvcet, dwelling in Grubstreet, neere the lower pumpe
Published: 1636
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 545
Subjects: Troy (Extinct city) -- Romances -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Other titles: Recueil des histoires de Troye.; Destruction of Troy.
Work titles: Recueil des histoires de Troie.
Notes: By Raoul Lefv̀re.

A translation, by William Caxton, of: Recueil des histoires de Troye.

Edited by William Phiston.

Books two and three have separate dated title pages; pagination and register are continuous.

Running title reads: The destruction of Troy.

Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.

STC (2nd ed.) 15382.

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1977. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1455:02).