“The book possesses two decided merits. The first of them is an effort at proportion in dealing with events.”

+ Bookm. 23: 218. Ap. ’06. 160w.

“Excellent text-book.”

+ Dial. 40: 203. Mr. 16, ’06. 30w.

“The style has charm, vigor and color, and the author’s patriotism is stimulating and communicative.”

+ Ind. 61: 257. Ag. 2, ’06. 40w. + Outlook. 83: 673. Jl. 21, ’06. 130w.

“Mr. Elson has shown us how a history may be made interesting as well as instructive.”

+ + R. of Rs. 34: 124. Jl. ’06. 80w.

Reviewed by Marcus W. Jernegan.

+ – School R. 14: 458. Je. ’06. 230w.