"There is, perhaps, no work of equal size in any language which gives a better view of the tortuous course of German history. Now that the story of a race is to be in good earnest a story of a nation as well, it begins, as every one, whether German or foreign, sees, to furnish unexpected and wonderful lessons. But these can only be understood in the light of the past. Taylor could end his work with the birth of the Empire, but the additional narrative merely foreshadows the events of the future. It may be that all the doings of the past ages on German soil are but the introduction of what is to come. That is certainly the thought which grows upon one as he peruses this volume."--_New York Tribune._ "When one considers the confused, complicated, and sporadic elements of German history, it seems scarcely possible to present a clear, continuous narrative. Yet this is what Bayard Taylor did. He omitted no episode of importance, and yet managed to preserve a main line of connection from century to century throughout the narrative."--_Philadelphia Ledger._ "A most excellent short history of Germany.... Mrs. Taylor has done well the work she reluctantly consented to undertake. Her story is not only clearly told, but told in a style that is quite consistent with that of the work which she completes.... As a matter of course the history excels in its literary style. Mr. Taylor could not have written an entertaining book. This book arouses interest in its opening chapter and maintains it to the very end."--_New York Times._ "Probably the best work of its kind adapted for school purposes that can be had in English."--_Boston Herald._ _THE TRUE LIFE OF CAPTAIN SIR RICHARD F. BURTON._ Written by his niece, GEORGIANA M. STISTED, with the authority and approval of the Burton family. 12mo. Cloth, with Portrait, $2.00. "Miss Stisted has given us a thoroughly good biography. Though a great admirer of her uncle, she does not conceal his weaknesses, but writes, in the main, soberly and impartially with excellent judgment. She has compressed a great deal into a small volume, not confusing us with too much detail, and yet describing many picturesque incidents and scenes. Her book is interesting from beginning to end. Short as it is, we get from it a satisfactory idea of the story and personality of one of the most extraordinary men of his time."--_The Nation._ "The book has not a dull line in it. Detail, anecdote, comment, and criticism are so nicely adjusted that the story never flags."--_Chicago Evening Post._ "A very interesting biography of a very remarkable man."--_New York Mail and Express._ _THE EARLY CORRESPONDENCE OF HANS VON BUeLOW._ Edited by his Widow. Selected and translated by CONSTANCE BACHE. With Portraits. 8vo. Cloth, $4.50.