The text is in short paragraphs, each with a topical heading in bold type for the student's use. The headings may be made to serve the purpose of questions. By simply passing them over, the reader has a clear, continuous narrative. The treatment of each reign is closed with a brief summary of its principal points. Likewise, at the end of each period there is a section showing the condition of the country, and its progress in Government, Religion, Military Affairs, Learning and Art, General Industry, Manners and Customs. These summaries will be found of the greatest value for reference, review, and fuller study; but when the book is used for a brief course, or for general reading, they may be omitted. An appendix gives a Constitutional Summary. No pains have been spared to make the execution of the work equal to its plan. Vivid touches here and there betray the author's mastery of details. Thorough investigation has been made of all points where there was reason to doubt traditional statements. The proof-sheets have been carefully read by two experienced high-school teachers, and also by two college professors of history. The text is illustrated with fourteen maps, and supplemented with full genealogical and chronological tables. It is believed that this book will be acknowledged superior-- 1. In _interest_. 2. In _accuracy_. 3. In judicious selection of _matter_. 4. In _conciseness_ combined with _adequacy_. 5. In _philosophical_ insight free from speculation or theorizing. 6. In _completeness_. 7. In _availability_ as a practical class-room book. A FEW REPRESENTATIVE OPINIONS. Hon. E. J. Phelps, _recently United States Minister to Great Britain_: In my opinion, the author has done extremely well a much-needed work, in presenting in so terse, clear, and available form the principal points in that greatest of all histories, the common property and most useful study of the English-speaking race. Professor Goldwin Smith: The book, besides being very attractive in appearance, seems to be very suitable for the purpose in view, viz., to present school pupils with a clear and intelligent idea of the main facts of English history in connection with the social and industrial development of the nation. Elisha B. Andrews, _President of Brown University_: I do not remember to have seen any book before which sets forth the leading facts of English History so succinctly, and at the same time so interestingly and clearly. A. L. Perry, _Prof. of Political Economy, Williams College_: I have never seen anything at all equal to it for the niche it was intended to fill. J. B. Clark, _Prof. of History, Smith College_: I especially like its introduction of matter relating to the life of the people, in a way that seems to make the narrative less dry, rather than more so, as so often happens.