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, re-builded 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.
- Lefèvre, Raoul, active 1460.
- Date:
- 1702
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Also known as
Recueil des histoires de Troye. English
Publication/Creation
London : printed for Eben. Tracey, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1702.
Physical description
[4],159,[5];[2],111,[3];104,[4]p. ; 40.
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Edition
The twelfth edition, corrected and much amended.
References note
ESTC T116472
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.