History
Gibbon. THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. By Edward Gibbon. A New Edition, Edited with Notes, Appendices, and Maps, by J. B. Bury, M.A., Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin. In Seven Volumes. Demy 8vo. Gilt top. 8s. 6d. each. Also crown 8vo. 6s. each. Vols. I. and II.
‘The time has certainly arrived for a new edition of Gibbon’s great work.... Professor Bury is the right man to undertake this task. His learning is amazing, both in extent and accuracy. The book is issued in a handy form, and at a moderate price, and it is admirably printed.’—Times.
‘The edition is edited as a classic should be edited, removing nothing, yet indicating the value of the text, and bringing it up to date. It promises to be of the utmost value, and will be a welcome addition to many libraries.’—Scotsman.
‘This edition, so far as one may judge from the first instalment, is a marvel of erudition and critical skill, and it is the very minimum of praise to predict that the seven volumes of it will supersede Dean Milman’s as the standard edition of our great historical classic.’—Glasgow Herald.
‘The beau-ideal Gibbon has arrived at last.’—Sketch.
‘At last there is an adequate modern edition of Gibbon.... The best edition the nineteenth century could produce.’—Manchester Guardian.
Flinders Petrie. A HISTORY OF EGYPT, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Edited by W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D., Professor of Egyptology at University College. Fully Illustrated. In Six Volumes. Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
Vol. I. Prehistoric Times to XVI. Dynasty. W. M. F. Petrie. Second Edition. Vol. II. The XVIIth and XVIIIth Dynasties. W. M. F. Petrie.
‘A history written in the spirit of scientific precision so worthily represented by Dr. Petrie and his school cannot but promote sound and accurate study, and supply a vacant place in the English literature of Egyptology.’—Times.
Flinders Petrie. EGYPTIAN TALES. Edited by W. M. Flinders Petrie. Illustrated by Tristram Ellis. In Two Volumes. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. each.
‘A valuable addition to the literature of comparative folk-lore. The drawings are really illustrations in the literal sense of the word.’—Globe.
‘It has a scientific value to the student of history and archæology.’—Scotsman.
‘Invaluable as a picture of life in Palestine and Egypt.’—Daily News.
Flinders Petrie. EGYPTIAN DECORATIVE ART. By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L. With 120 Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
‘Professor Flinders Petrie is not only a profound Egyptologist, but an accomplished student of comparative archæology. In these lectures, delivered at the Royal Institution, he displays both qualifications with rare skill in elucidating the development of decorative art in Egypt, and in tracing its influence on the art of other countries.’—Times.
S. Baring Gould. THE TRAGEDY OF THE CÆSARS. The Emperors of the Julian and Claudian Lines. With numerous Illustrations from Busts, Gems, Cameos, etc. By S. Baring Gould, Author of ‘Mehalah,’ etc. Fourth Edition. Royal 8vo. 15s.
‘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.
‘The volumes will in no sense disappoint the general reader. Indeed, in their way, there is nothing in any sense so good in English.... Mr. Baring Gould has presented his narrative in such a way as not to make one dull page.’—Athenæum.
H. de B. Gibbins. INDUSTRY IN ENGLAND: HISTORICAL OUTLINES. By H. de B. Gibbins, M.A., D.Litt. With 5 Maps. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d. Pp. 450.
This book is written with the view of affording a clear view of the main facts of English Social and Industrial History placed in due perspective. Beginning with prehistoric times, it passes in review the growth and advance of industry up to the nineteenth century, showing its gradual development and progress. The author has endeavoured to place before his readers the history of industry as a connected whole in which all these developments have their proper place. The book is illustrated by Maps, Diagrams, and Tables, and aided by copious Footnotes.
A. Clark. THE COLLEGES OF OXFORD: Their History, 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 certainly be appealed to for many years as the standard book on the Colleges of Oxford.’—Athenæum.
Perrens. THE HISTORY OF FLORENCE FROM 1434 TO 1492. By F. T. Perrens. Translated by Hannah Lynch. 8vo. 12s. 6d.
A history of Florence under the domination of Cosimo, Piero, and Lorenzo de Medicis.
‘This is a standard book by an honest and intelligent historian, who has deserved well of all who are interested in Italian history.’—Manchester Guardian.
J. Wells. A SHORT HISTORY OF ROME. By J. Wells, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Wadham Coll., Oxford. With 4 Maps. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. 350 pp.
This book is intended for the Middle and Upper Forms of Public Schools and for Pass Students at the Universities. It contains copious Tables, etc.
‘An original work written on an original plan, and with uncommon freshness and vigour.’—Speaker.
E. L. S. Horsburgh. THE CAMPAIGN OF WATERLOO. By E. L. S. Horsburgh, B.A. With Plans. Crown 8vo. 5s.
‘A brilliant essay—simple, sound, and thorough.’—Daily Chronicle.
‘A study, the most concise, the most lucid, the most critical that has been produced.’—Birmingham Mercury.
H. B. George. BATTLES OF ENGLISH HISTORY. By H. B. George, M.A., Fellow of New College, Oxford. With numerous Plans. Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
‘Mr. George has undertaken a very useful task—that of making military affairs intelligible and instructive to non-military readers—and has executed it with laudable intelligence and industry, and with a large measure of success.’—Times.
‘This book is almost a revelation; and we heartily congratulate the author on his work.’—Daily Chronicle.
O. Browning. A SHORT HISTORY OF MEDIÆVAL ITALY, A.D. 1250-1530. By Oscar Browning, Fellow and Tutor of King’s College, Cambridge. Second Edition. In Two Volumes. Crown 8vo. 5s. each.
Vol. I. 1250-1409.—Guelphs and Ghibellines. Vol. II. 1409-1530.—The Age of the Condottieri.
‘A vivid picture of mediæval Italy.’—Standard.
‘Mr. Browning is to be congratulated on the production of a work of immense labour and learning.’—Westminster Gazette.
O’Grady. THE STORY OF IRELAND. By Standish O’Grady, Author of ‘Finn and his Companions.’ Cr. 8vo. 2s. 6d.
‘Most delightful, most stimulating. Its racy humour, its original imaginings, make it one of the freshest, breeziest volumes.’—Methodist Times.