'The book goes over the same ground as is traversed in the school books on this subject written to satisfy the requirements of the Education code. It would serve admirably the purposes of a text-book, as it is well based in historical facts, and keeps quite clear of party matters.'—Scotsman.

METHUEN'S COMMERCIAL SERIES.

Edited by H. de B. GIBBINS, M.A.

WORKS BY A. M. M. STEDMAN, M.A.

SCHOOL EXAMINATION SERIES.