Great Britain -- History -- Plantagenets, 1154-1399; Plantagenet, House of
“A remarkably thoughtful and satisfactory discussion of the causes
and results of the vast changes which came upon Europe during
the period discussed. The book is adapted to be exceedingly
serviceable.”--_Chicago Standard._
“At once readable and valuable. It is comprehensive and yet
gives the details of a period most interesting to the student of
history.”--_Herald and Presbyter._
“It is written with a clearness and vividness of statement which make
it the pleasantest reading. It represents a great deal of patient
research, and is careful and scholarly.”--_Boston Journal._
=THE NORMANS IN EUROPE--The Feudal System and England under the Norman
Kings.= By Rev. A. H. JOHNSON, M.A.
“Its pictures of the Normans in their home, of the Scandinavian exodus,
the conquest of England, and Norman administration, are full of vigor
and cannot fail of holding the reader’s attention.”--_Episcopal
Register._
“The style of the author is vigorous and animated, and he has given
a valuable sketch of the origin and progress of the great Northern
movement that has shaped the history of modern Europe.”--_Boston
Transcript._
=THE CRUSADES.= By Rev. G. W. COX.
“To be warmly commended for important qualities. The author shows
conscientious fidelity to the materials, and such skill in the use of
them, that, as a result, the reader has before him a narrative related
in a style that makes it truly fascinating.”--_Congregationalist._
“It is written in a pure and flowing style, and its arrangement and
treatment of subject are exceptional.”--_Christian Intelligencer._
=THE EARLY PLANTAGENETS--Their Relation to the History of Europe;
The Foundation and Growth of Constitutional Government.= By Rev. W.
STUBBS, M.A.
“Nothing could be desired more clear, succinct, and well arranged.
All parts of the book are well done. It may be pronounced the best
existing brief history of the constitution for this, its most important
period.”--_The Nation._
“Prof. Stubbs has presented leading events with such fairness
and wisdom as are seldom found. He is remarkably clear and
satisfactory.”--_The Churchman._
=EDWARD III.= By Rev. W. WARBURTON, M.A.
“The author has done his work well, and we commend it as containing in
small space all essential matter.”--_New York Independent._
“Events and movements are admirably condensed by the author, and
presented in such attractive form as to entertain as well as
instruct.”--_Chicago Interior._
=THE HOUSES OF LANCASTER AND YORK--The Conquest and Loss of France.=
By JAMES GAIRDNER.
“Prepared in a most careful and thorough manner, and ought to be read
by every student.”--_New York Times._
“It leaves nothing to be desired as regards compactness, accuracy, and
excellence of literary execution.”--_Boston Journal._
=THE ERA OF THE PROTESTANT REVOLUTION.= By FREDERIC SEEBOHM. With
Notes, on Books in English relating to the Reformation, by Prof.
GEORGE P. FISHER, D.D.
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