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The destruction of Troy : 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.
Van Pelt - Microtext STC II Reel 604:13.
Mixed Availability
- Format:
- Microformat
- Author/Creator:
- Lefèvre, Raoul, active 1460.
- Series:
- Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 604:13.
- Standardized Title:
- Recueil des histoires de Troie. English
- Language:
- English
- French
- Subjects (All):
- Troy (Extinct city)--History.
- Troy (Extinct city).
- Physical Description:
- 3 volumes (4 unnumbered pages, 196 pages, 4 unnumbered pages; 2 unnumbered pages, 139 pages, 3 unnumbered pages; 128 pages, 4 unnumbered pages)
- 35 mm
- monochrome
- service copy
- positive
- Edition:
- The eighth edition, corrected and much amended.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Printed for T. Passenger ..., 1670.
- Contents:
- (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
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1976. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 604:13)
- Cited in:
- Wing L930
- OCLC:
- 12158405
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