Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
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
Other Name
Recueil des histoires de Troie. English (Alternate title)
Destruction of Troy (Alternate title)
Primary Maker
Contributor/Publisher
[Printed by B. Alsop and T. Favvcet, dwelling in Grubstreet, neere the lower pumpe]
Place
Date
1636
Physical Description
232 pages, 4 unnumbered pages, 237-398 pages, 4 unnumbered pages, 401-545 pages ; 18 cm
Language
English
French
Level of Current Record
Bib record
Member Object
Edition/State/Version
[The sixth edition, now newly corrected and amended]
Subject Category
Provenance Details
Inscribed on preliminary page: B. Tomlin, 59 Liverpool Rd, Chester.
Public Access Text
Collection Type
Reserve Collection
Copyright
All rights reserved
Last Update
19 Dec 2023
Language Description
English and French
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