INDEX

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European History, 476–918

By C. W. C. OMAN, M.A., Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.

Forming Volume I. of Periods of European History.

‘Notwithstanding its modest scale, this volume (Period I.) will be valued by all historical students as supplying a real want in our historical literature, and supplying it well. ... He paints on a small scale, it is true, but his touch is sure and his insight keen. For the accuracy of his facts his historical reputation is a sufficient guarantee.’—Times.

‘Though on a comparatively small scale, Mr. Oman’s sketch is complete and vivid. His insight and acumen in appreciating the bearing of events and in estimating the influence of personal character are particularly striking, whilst his pleasing and picturesque style makes the perusal of his work as enjoyable from the literary as it is instructive from the historical point of view.’—Glasgow Herald.

‘Mr. Oman seems to have, or to have acquired, the art of compression without sacrifice of interest, as we can testify from a somewhat careful reading of the volume. ... We have only been able to indicate the main features of a most useful and well-executed work: we look forward with pleasure to the forthcoming volumes of the series, which promise to be a monument of utility and of interest to all students of European history. The volume, which is well printed and neatly bound, concludes with a full and well-constructed index.’—Birmingham Daily Gazette.

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The Balance of Power, 1715–1789

By A. HASSALL, M.A., Student of Christ Church, Oxford.

Forming Volume IV. 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 infinite oscillations of the Balance of Power do not lend themselves very readily to compressed narrative, but 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.

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The Ascendancy of France, 1598–1715

By H. O. WAKEMAN, M.A., All Souls College, Oxford.

Forming Volume V. of Periods of European History.

‘Mr. Wakeman’s summary has an orderly sequence, and his narrative has clearness and coherence that must be accounted, in the circumstances, quite admirable.’—Saturday Review.

‘His story is no dry compendium, but a drama, each act and scene of which has its individual interest.’—Guardian.

‘We are well pleased to accord to this volume the warm welcome which we have already given to the seventh and first volumes of this valuable series.’—Educational Times.

‘This work, which deals with Period V. in the series of books on Periods of European History, fully maintains the reputation of that admirable series, wherein a connected view of modern European history is attempted to be given.’—Daily Chronicle.

‘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.

‘Mr. Wakeman always groups his facts with remarkable skill and ability. The two volumes which have now appeared—Period I. and Period V.—are promising in the extreme of a thoughtful and scholarly work in “Periods of European History.”’—Scotsman.

‘Thoroughly scholarly and satisfactory monograph.’—Leeds Mercury.

‘It is a period full of moving scenes and figures that catch the eye, and Mr. Wakeman has written of it with grasp and with lucidity. The student will find this volume a valuable aid to the obtaining of comprehensive and sound views of the period.’—Yorkshire Post.

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European History, 1789–1815

By H. MORSE STEPHENS, M.A., Balliol College, Oxford.

Forming Volume VII. of Periods of European History.

‘Mr. Stephens has written a very valuable and meritorious book, which ought to be widely used....’—Manchester Guardian.

‘We have nothing but praise for Mr. Stephens’ lucid, well-ordered narrative.’—National Observer.

‘This is a clear and vigorous summary of the history of a period crowded with extraordinary events.’—Guardian.

‘The appearance of a text-book of this period of European history (Period VII.), such as the one before us, is an event which every genuine historian will heartily welcome. To say that Mr. Morse Stephens has compiled the best English text-book 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 (Period VII.), will fill up a painful gap in our accessible historical literature.’—Educational Times.