‘A thorough master of his subject, and possessed of a gift for clear expositions, he has supplied the student with a most valuable and helpful book.’—Spectator.
‘No better exponent of this era, so full of difficulties and complications, could have been chosen.’—Journal of Education.
‘Mr. Oman has done his work well. His narrative is clear and interesting, and takes full account of recent research.’—English Historical Review.
‘This volume will be valued by all historical students as supplying a real want in our historical literature, and supplying it well.... His touch is sure and his insight keen. For the accuracy of his facts his historical reputation is a sufficient guarantee.’—Times.
THE EMPIRE AND THE PAPACY, 918-1273
By T. F. TOUT, M.A., Professor of Mediæval and Modern History at the Owens College, Victoria University, Manchester.
Forming Volume II. of Periods of European History.
‘This admirable and impartial work.... A more trustworthy historical treatise on the period and subject has not hitherto appeared.’—Morning Post.
‘One of the best of the many good historical textbooks which have come out of our universities in recent years.’—Times.
‘Altogether Professor Tout has given us a most trustworthy adjunct to the study of mediæval times, which all who may be called upon to interpret those times to others may safely recommend and themselves profit by.’—English Historical Review.