Goethe, J. W. von, on Molière, [50]; on linguistic ability, [52]; “Faust” and study of human character, [68]; “Conversations,” [70], [72]; wide outlook, [71].

Gold Standard Act, [231].

Gordon, C. G., newspapers and Soudan expedition, [89].

Gout, Gibbon on, [135].

Grant, U. S., first cabinet, [186], [278]; and Cox, [187]; as President, moral tone of administration, [217][219], [262]; on criticism, [218], [239].

Greek, importance to historians, [51]; Gibbon’s knowledge, [120], [122], [123].

Greek history. See Herodotus, Thucydides.

Greeley, Horace, influence as journalist, historical value of articles, [31], [90], [267]; partisanship, [91]; character, [268][270].

Green, J. R., as historian, [42]; address on, [171][173]; popularity in America, [171]; on Elizabeth, [172]; accuracy, [172]; character, [172]; on Cromwell’s army, [319].

Greenbacks. See Finances.