‘A thorough master of his subject, and possessed of a gift for clear expositions, he has supplied the student with a most valuable and helpful book.’--_Spectator._ ‘No better exponent of this era, so full of difficulties and complications, could have been chosen.’--_Journal of Education._ ‘Mr. Oman has done his work well. His narrative is Clear and interesting, and takes full account of recent research.’--_English Historical Review._ ‘This volume will be valued by all historical students as supplying a real want in our historical literature, and supplying it well.... His touch is sure and his insight keen. For the accuracy of his facts his historical reputation is a sufficient guarantee.’--_Times._ THE EMPIRE AND THE PAPACY, 918-1273 By T. F. TOUT, M.A., Professor of Mediæval and Modern History in the University of Manchester. Forming Volume II. of Periods of European History. ‘This admirable and impartial work.... A more trustworthy historical treatise on the period and subject has not hitherto appeared.’--_Morning Post._ ‘One of the best of the many good historical textbooks which have come out of our universities in recent years.’--_Times._ ‘Altogether Professor Tout has given us a most trustworthy adjunct to the study of mediæval times, which all who may be called upon to interpret those times to others may safely recommend and themselves profit by.’--_English Historical Review._ THE CLOSE OF THE MIDDLE AGES, 1273-1494 By R. LODGE, M.A., LL.D., Professor of History at the University of Edinburgh. Forming Volume III. of Periods of European History. ‘The book is admirably written, it contains maps and genealogical tables, an exhaustive index, and a bibliography which students will value as an aid to the interpretation of the whole period as well as a clue to any part of it.’--_Standard._ ‘We are exceedingly thankful for the Series, and as we have already said, to Prof. Lodge. There is no longer any excuse for English-speaking teachers to be wholly ignorant of the history of Europe. The obligation lies on them to purchase these volumes, and then read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, so that they can supplement their teaching with intelligible comment.’--_School World._ ‘The book must be regarded as quite indispensable to all English students of the late Middle Ages.’--_University Correspondent._ ‘Professor Lodge’s book has the supreme merit of clearness, not less than that of conciseness.’--_Pall Mall Gazette._ ‘A work of great value on one of the most difficult and at the same time one of the most important periods of European history. The book is a monument of skill and labour.’--_Aberdeen Journal._ EUROPE IN THE 16TH CENTURY, 1494-1598