Troy (Extinct city) - Romances, legends, etc
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The new history of the Trojan wars and Troy's destruction . In four books. Containing, I. An Account of the Birth, Life Death and Glorious Actions of the Mighty Hercules of Greece. II. The Renowned and Valiant Deeds of the most famous Hector of Troy. III. The Rape of Fair Helen of Greece; together with the last Destruction of Troy, by the Stratagem of the Wooden Horse. IV. The Arrival of Brute in Britain, and how he conquered Albion and his Giants, and built Troynovant, now London. To which is added, The siege of Troy, a tragi-comedy, as it has been often acted with great Applause.
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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.
Lef�evre, Raoul, fl. 1460.Date: 1702