The history of the nine worthies of the world; three whereof were gentiles. I. Hector, Son of Priamus, King of Troy. II. Alexander the Great, King of Macedon. III. Julius Caesar, first Emperor of Rome. Three Jews. IV. Joshua, Captain General of Israel. V. David, King of Israel. VI. Judas Maccabeus, a valiant Commander. Three Christians. Vii. Arthur, King of Britain. Viii. Charles the Great, Emp. of Germany. IX. Godfrey of Boloigne, King of Jerusalem. Being an account of their glorious lives, worthy actions, renowned victories, and deaths. Illustrated with Poems, and the Picture of each Worthy. By Robert Burton. Licensed, and Entered according to Order.

  • R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.
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1727
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London : printed for A. Bettesworth at the Red Lyon, and J. Batley at the Dove, in Pater-Noster-Row, 1727.

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189,[3]p. : ill.,ports. ; 120.

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ESTC T144256

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