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Printing of Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye

When
1473
Where
Bruges, Flanders
Episodes
1

William Caxton printed Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye in Bruges in 1473, a translation of Raoul Lefèvre's French romance. This work is identified as the first book printed in the English language, produced in collaboration with Colard Mansion.

Episodes

  1. 1473 · Bruges, FlandersPrinting in Bruges

    Caxton and Mansion produced the Recuyell in Bruges in 1473, the first book printed in English.

Background and detail

Publication. The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye was produced in 1473. It is a translation by Caxton of a French courtly romance written by Raoul Lefèvre. The work is cited as the first book printed in the English language, marking a significant milestone in English printing history.

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Sources

  1. Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye Wikipedia
  2. William Caxton Wikipedia

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