The ancient historie of the destruction of Troy
Subtitle: Conteining the founders and foundation of the said citie, with the causes and maner of the first and second spoiles and sackings thereof, by Hercules his followers: and the third and last vtter desolation and ruine, effected by Menelaus and all the notable worthies of Greece. Here also are mentioned the rising and flourishing of sundry kings with their realmes: as also of the decay and ouerthrow of diuers others. Besides many admirable, and most rare exploits of chiualrie and martiall prowesse, effected by valourous knights: with incredible euents, compassed, for, and through the loue of ladies. Translated out of French into English, by W. Caxton.
Contributors: Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491.; Phiston, William.
Edition: Newly corrected, and the English much amended. By William Fiston.
Series: Early English books, 1475-1640 -- 769:12.
Publisher: Printed by Thomas Creede
Published: 1607
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 904
Subjects: Troy (Extinct city) -- Romances -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Other titles: Recueil des histoires de Troye.; In these tvvo bookes precedent, vve hauc (by the helpe of God) treated of the two first destructions of Troy.; In these two bookes precedent, we have (by the helpe of God) treated of the two first destructions of Troy.; Destruction of Troy.
Work titles: Recueil des histoires de Troie.
Notes: A translation of: Lefèvre, Raoul. Recueil des histoires de Troye.

Running title reads: The destruction of Troy. ..

The first leaf is blank.

The second and third books have separate dated title pages; pagination and register are continuous.

With two final contents leaves.

Reproduction of the original in the British Library.

STC (2nd ed.) 15380.

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1958. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 769:12).