The destruction of Troy
Subtitle: in three books : ... also the 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 tenth edition, corrected and much amended
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 604:15; Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 1953:8
Publisher: Printed for T. Passinger ...
Published: 1680
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 196
Subjects: Troy (Extinct city) -- History
Work titles: Recueil des histoires de Troie.
Notes: Translation of Recueil des histoires de Troyes

Translated by William Caxton, and originally published in 1475?

Reproductions of originals in Huntington Library (reel 604) and British Library (reel 1953)

Wing L932

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1976. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 604:15 and 1953:8)
Table of contents: value: (from t.p.) 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; value: 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; value: 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