Bancroft's History of the Colonization of the United States
By George Bancroft. Two vols. in one
"Since Ranke's death George Bancroft is the greatest living historian. The American citizen who has not read his history of the United States is a poor patriot, or an unfortunately ignorant person. We fear there are too many of them as there are of those who have never even read the constitution of their country. It is not too late for these delinquents to buy a copy of this great book and learn something that will be of interest and profit the remainder of their lives."—The Churchman.
Fifty Years a Queen; or, Great Britain under Queen Victoria
By Mrs. Katherine Hodge.
Justin McCarthy's "History of Our Own Times" is deservedly the most popular history of our times. It has passed the Rubicon and is now an interesting classic. "Greater Britain under Queen Victoria," which should be the title of "Fifty Years a Queen," is less pretentious to the above masterpiece, but it is a succinct, concise and accurate account of the history of the past fifty years. Those who do not care to give the time to the larger history will find this book a valuable substitute."—London Academy.
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