The Downfall of the Dervishes; or, The Avenging of GordonBennett, E. N. (Ernest Nathaniel), Sir
History
The Downfall of the Dervishes; or, The Avenging of Gordon
Bennett, E. N. (Ernest Nathaniel), Sir
Sudan -- History -- 1821-1881
'A most splendid and fascinating book on a subject of undying
interest. The great feature of the book is the use the author has
made of the existing portraits of the Caesars and the admirable
critical subtlety he has exhibited in dealing with this line of
research. It is brilliantly written, and the illustrations are
supplied on a scale of profuse magnificence.'--_Daily Chronicle._
=F. W. Maitland.= CANON LAW IN ENGLAND. By F. W. MAITLAND, LL.D.,
Downing Professor of the Laws of England in the University of
Cambridge. _Royal 8vo. 7s. 6d._
'Professor Maitland has put students of English law under a fresh
debt. These essays are landmarks in the study of the history of
Canon Law.'--_Times._
=H. de B. Gibbins.= INDUSTRY IN ENGLAND: HISTORICAL OUTLINES. By H.
DE B. GIBBINS, M.A., D. Litt. With 5 Maps. _Second Edition. Demy 8vo.
10s. 6d._
=H. E. Egerton.= A HISTORY OF BRITISH COLONIAL POLICY. By H. E.
EGERTON, M.A. _Demy 8vo. 12s. 6d._
'It is a good book, distinguished by accuracy in detail,
clear arrangement of facts, and a broad grasp of
principles.--_Manchester Guardian._
'Able, impartial, clear.... A most valuable volume.'--_Athenæum._
=Albert Sorel.= THE EASTERN QUESTION IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. By
ALBERT SOREL, of the French Academy. Translated by F. C. BRAMWELL,
M.A., with an Introduction by C. R. L. FLETCHER, Fellow of Magdalen
College, Oxford. With a Map. _Cr. 8vo. 3s. 6d._
'The author's insight into the character and motives of the
leading actors in the drama gives the work an interest uncommon
in books based on similar material.'--_Scotsman._
=C. H. Grinling.= A HISTORY OF THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, 1845-95.
By CHARLES H. GRINLING. With Maps and Illustrations. _Demy 8vo. 10s.
6d._
'Admirably written, and crammed with interesting facts.'--_Daily
Mail._
'The only adequate history of a great English railway
company.'--_Times._
'Mr. Grinling has done for a Railway what Macaulay did for
English History.'--_The Engineer._
=W. Sterry.= ANNALS OF ETON COLLEGE. By W. STERRY, M.A. With numerous
Illustrations. _Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d._
'A treasury of quaint and interesting reading. Mr. Sterry has by
his skill and vivacity given these records new life.--_Academy._
'A most attractive and admirably illustrated account.'--_Daily
Chronicle._
=J. Sargeaunt.= ANNALS OF WESTMINSTER SCHOOL. By J. SARGEAUNT, M.A.,
Assistant Master. With numerous Illustrations. _Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d._
=A. Clark.= THE COLLEGES OF OXFORD: Their History and their
Traditions. By Members of the University. Edited by A. CLARK, M.A.,
Fellow and Tutor of Lincoln College. _8vo. 12s. 6d._
'A work which will be appealed to for many years as the standard
book.'--_Athenæum._
=Perrens.= THE HISTORY OF FLORENCE FROM 1434 TO 1492. By F. T.
PERRENS. _8vo. 12s. 6d._
A history of the domination of Cosimo, Piero, and Lorenzo de
Medicis.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Elsewhere in the archive
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account