‘There is certainly no other single book in English which covers the ground so adequately.’—_University Correspondent._ ‘Mr. Johnson’s narrative is clear and accurate, and his grasp of the history of his period wonderfully strong and comprehensive.’—_Journal of Education._ THE ASCENDANCY OF FRANCE, 1598-1715 By H. O. WAKEMAN, M.A., Late Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. Forming Volume V. of PERIODS OF EUROPEAN HISTORY. ‘His story is no dry compendium, but a drama, each act and scene of which has its individual interest.’—_Guardian._ ‘Mr. Wakeman has produced an excellent sketch, both clear and concise.’—_Oxford Magazine._ ‘Mr. Wakeman’s book is a sound, able, and useful one, which will alike give help to the student, and attract the cultivated general reader.’—_Manchester Guardian._ ‘A thoroughly scholarly and satisfactory monograph.’—_Leeds Mercury._ THE BALANCE OF POWER, 1715-1789 By A. HASSALL, M. A., Student of Christ Church, Oxford. Forming Volume VI. of PERIODS OF EUROPEAN HISTORY. ‘Although it contains more than 400 pages, we felt as we read its last page that it was too short. It is not, however, too short to prevent its author dealing adequately with his subject according to the scheme of the whole Series. There is little detail in it, and but little theorising, and what it contains are clear statements of masterly summaries.... We may cordially recommend this interesting and well-written volume.’—_Birmingham Daily Gazette._ ‘Treated with much accuracy, patience, and vigour.’—_Educational Times._ ‘The author has struggled manfully with the difficulties of his subject, and not without a distinct measure of success. He has availed himself of the latest researches on the period, and his narrative is well ordered and illustrated by excellent maps and some useful appendices.’—_Manchester Guardian._ REVOLUTIONARY EUROPE, 1789-1815 By H. MORSE STEPHENS, M.A., Professor of History at Cornell University, Ithaca, U.S.A. Forming Volume VII. of PERIODS OF EUROPEAN HISTORY. ‘As a piece of literary workmanship can hardly be surpassed.... The result is a boon to students, and a serviceable book of reference for the general reader.’—_Daily News._ ‘Mr. Stephens has written a very valuable and meritorious book, which ought to be widely used.’—_Manchester Guardian._ ‘An admirable, nay, a masterly work.’—_Academy._ ‘To say that Mr. Morse Stephens has compiled the best English textbook on the subject would be faint praise.’—_Journal of Education._ ‘We are happy to extend a hearty welcome to this much-needed Series, which, if it throughout keeps on the same high level of this volume, will fill up a painful gap in our accessible historical literature.’—_Educational Times._ ‘The volume contains one of the clearest accounts of the French Revolution and the rise of the First Napoleon ever written. In fact, it is the work of a real historian. The style of the book is strong and picturesque.’—_Western Morning News._