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.