An edition of Recueil des histoires de Troie (1477)

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.

The eighth edition, corrected and much amended.

by Raoul Lefèvre

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An edition of Recueil des histoires de Troie (1477)

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.

The eighth edition, corrected and much amended.

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01 The destruction of Troy: In three books. I. Shewing the founders and foundation of the said city; ... II. How it was re-edified; ... III. How Priamus, ... re-builded Troy again, ... 1738, printed by and for Thomas Browne Microform in English - The eighteenth edition, corrected and amended.	zzzz Not in Library
02 The destruction of Troy: in three books. ... Also 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, ... 1708, printed for Eben. Tracey Microform in English - The thirteenth edition, corrected and much amended.	zzzz Not in Library
03 The destruction of Troy: in three books ... : also mentioning the rising and flourishing of divers kings and kingdoms, with the decay and overthrow of others : with many admirable acts of chivalry and martila prowess, efected by valiant knights, in the defence and love of distressed ladies 1708, Printed for Eben. Tracey ... in English - The thirteenth edition, corrected and much amended.	zzzz Not in Library
04 The destruction of Troy: in three books : 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, rebuilt 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 : also 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 1684, Printed for T. Passinger ... Microform in English - The eleventh edition, corrected and much amended	zzzz Not in Library
05 The destruction of Troy: 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 1680, Printed for T. Passinger ... Microform in English - The tenth edition, corrected and much amended	zzzz Not in Library
06 The destruction of Troy: in three books : ... also 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 1676, Printed for T. Passenger ... Microform in English - The ninth edition, corrected and much amended	zzzz Not in Library
07 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. 1670, Printed for T. Passenger ... Microform in English - The eighth edition, corrected and much amended.	aaaa Not in Library
08 The destruction of Troy.: wherein is contained the prowess of the valiant Hercules : with his marvellous deeds, wonderful works, and of his death. 1670, Printed by T.J. for Samuel Speed Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
09 The destruction of Troy.: wherein is shewed how the city of Troy was ... re-edified and repaired ... : and how for the ravishment of Dame Helen ... the said city was totally destroyed .. 1670, Printed by E.T. and R.H. for Thomas Passenger Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
10 The destruction of Troy: 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 1663, Printed by R.I. for S.S. to bee sold by F. Coles in the Old-Bayley, and C. Tyus on London-Bridge Microform in English - The seventh edition, corrected and much amended	zzzz Not in Library
11 The destruction of Troy.: wherein is contained the prowess of the valiant Hercules, with his marvellous deeds, wonderfull works, and of his death 1663, Printed by R.I. for Samuel Speed Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
12 The destruction of Troy.: Wherein is shewed, how the City of Troy was by Priamus, Son of King Laomedon, re-edified, and repaired, more strong, and better fortified, than ever it was before. And how for the ravishment of Dame Helen, wife of King Menelaus of Greece, the said city was totally destroyed, and Priamus with Hector, and all his sons slain, with many of their nobles out of number, as hereafter shall appear 1663, Printed by R.I. for Samuel Speed Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
13 The ancient historie of the destruction of Troy: 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. 1636, Printed by B. Alsop and T. Favvcet, dwelling in Grubstreet, neere the lower pumpe Microform in English - The sixth edition, now newly corrected and amended.	zzzz Not in Library
14 The ancient historie of the destruction of Troy: Conteining the founders and foundation of the sayde citie, with the causes and manner of the first and second spoyles and sacking thereof by Hercules and 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 exploites 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. Newly corrected, and the English much amended. 1617, Printed by Barnard Alsop Microform in English - The fifth edition.	zzzz Not in Library
15 The ancient historie of the destruction of Troy: 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. 1607, Printed by Thomas Creede Microform in English - Newly corrected, and the English much amended. By William Fiston.	zzzz Not in Library
16 Cy commence le volume intitule le recueil des histoires de troyes 1477, Colard Mansion Microform in French	zzzz Not in Library

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(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.

Edition 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.

Wing L930

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1976. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 604:13)

Published in: London
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 604:13.

The Physical Object

Format: Microform
Pagination: 3 v. ([4], 196, [4]; [2], 139, [3]; 128, [4] p.)
Number of pages: 196

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Open Library: OL16745514M

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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.

by Raoul Lefèvre