+ + N. Y. Times. 11: 240. Ap. 14, ’06. 2540w.
“Dr. Hishida’s volume has distinct value for students of history and politics.”
+ Outlook. 82: 618. Mr. 17, ’06. 340w.
Historians’ history of the world; ed. by H: Smith Williams. $72. Outlook.
“The index ... seems to have been prepared with intelligence and care.” E. G. Bourne.
+ + + Am. Hist. R. 11: 430. Ja. ’06. 180w. (Review of v. 25.)
“The plan and execution betray the uninitiated, and notwithstanding the literary ability of the author, the book serves as a good evidence that a history of Egypt can be written only by an Egyptologist, at least at the present time. These illustrations are, perhaps, the most objectionable feature of the well-intending book.” W. Max Muller.
– – Bib. World. 27: 292. Ap. ’06. 1390w. (Review of v. 1, pt. 2.)
“On the whole ... gives a fair picture of Babylonian and Assyrian life and culture. In treating of the religion of the Babylonians, the editors have overlooked the latest and best work.” George A. Barton.
+ – Bib. World. 27: 295. Ap. ’06. 1050w. (Review of v. 1, pt. 3.)