+ Acad. 70: 203. Mr. 3, ’06. 550w.
“Mr. Foljambe Hall appended very complete notes to this volume, respecting the manner in which Bonaparte used his authorities; and it is here, of course, that the chief value of the book lies. On certain topics, perhaps, the notes are needlessly full, and we have noticed occasional slips.”
+ + – Ath. 1905, 2: 684. N. 18. 710w.
“Nowhere are they illuminated by any of that prodigious precocity which hero-worshippers like to find. There are, however, some entertaining passages.”
+ – Ind. 61: 43. Jl. 5, ’06. 360w.
“The value of the book is not in the editor’s work, but entirely in the translation.”
+ Nation. 82: 62. Ja. 18, ’06. 490w. + N. Y. Times. 10: 876. D. 9, ’05. 820w.
“Mr. Hall’s own observations are original and instructive, albeit not always as critical as could be desired.”
+ – Outlook. 81: 1085. D. 30, ’05. 120w.
“Napoleon’s notes are worth reading for their own sake; as given in this volume, with abundant—if not superabundant—and minute explanations, they constitute a most valuable survey of a most important portion of British history.”