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The destruction of Troy

The second book : wherein is contained the prowess of the valiant Hercules : with his marvellous deeds, wonderful works, and of his death

by Raoul Lefèvre & William Caxton

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  • 17th century
  • Languages: English, French

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Traditions: Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends

Subjects: Romances, legends, Hercules (Roman mythology)

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  • Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends

    Controlled discovery queries from openlibrary-historical matched “Legends” and “Mythology”. Retained metadata contains “Legends” in the subject metadata and “Mythology” in the subject metadata.

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    • “Mythology”· via Open Library
    • “Legends”· in subject
    • “Mythology”· in subject

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The second book : wherein is contained the prowess of the valiant Hercules : with his marvellous deeds, wonderful works, and of his death

Open Library record

1670Printed by T.J. for Samuel SpeedEnglish—No ebook

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

Open Library record

1702Printed for Eben. TraceyEnglish, French—No ebook

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  • Open Library reports 2 editions; this snapshot catalogs one representative edition and preserves work-level ISBN, date, and publisher aggregates.
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openlibrary-work:OL42320958W
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