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Record Nr.

UNISA996392746203316

Autore

Lefèvre Raoul <fl. 1460.>

Titolo

The destruction of Troy [[electronic resource] ] : 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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Printed by R.I. for S.S. to bee sold by F. Coles in the Old-Bayley, and C. Tyus on London-Bridge, 1663

Edizione

[The tenth edition, corrected and much amended.]

Descrizione fisica

3 v. ([4], 196, [4]; [2], 139, [3]; 128, [4] p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CaxtonWilliam <ca. 1422-1491.>

Soggetti

Troy (Extinct city) History

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

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).

Nota di contenuto

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, rebuilded 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.

Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0189