“Some readers will be inclined to question not only the soundness of many of Mr. Henderson’s criticisms, but also his presentation of some of the facts. The book is vigorously written and displays much critical acumen; but some of the phrases are rather inelegant, and one or two savor of slang.”
+ – Ath. 1906, 1: 319. Mr. 17. 2030w.
“It is a pity that several mistakes have been allowed to creep into the text, and that, in giving the date of the month, in nearly every instance that date of the year has been omitted; also that the author has permitted himself the use of so many unusual words.”
+ – Critic. 48: 472. My. ’06. 400w.
“He has brought together for the first time many facts that were formerly to be sought only in scattered and more or less inaccessible books or magazine articles, and he has added not a little entirely new matter, important to a proper understanding of the life of Mary Stuart and of those around her.” Lawrence J. Burpee.
+ – Dial. 41: 63. Ag. 1, ’06. 390w.
“His survey is thorough, extensive and precise, missing scarcely a detail of the stormy and adventurous career.”
+ + Lit. D. 32: 917. Je. 16, ’06. 960w.
“Though we differ widely from Mr. Henderson on many points, his book is a valuable contribution to the controversy, and it will be indispensable to the student. The general reader will find it fresh and clear and well-informed. We feel bound to add that it is to a considerable extent spoiled by Mr. Henderson’s irritating habit of correcting his predecessors on points of detail. Sometimes he is right, but more often it seems to us, there is as much evidence for their view as for his.”
+ + – Lond. Times. 4: 449. D. 15, ’05. 830w.