“From the historical point of view the book cannot be compared with Lady Blennerhasset’s detailed biography.”
| + − | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 99. Ap. ’07. |
“He has written a readable book, giving an artistic sketch of the life of one of the most remarkable men, and certainly the most skilful diplomatist of the period; but the work is at several points sketchy and inadequate, and lacking here and there in knowledge and soundness of judgment.”
| + − | Ath. 1907, 1: 190. F. 16. 1200w. |
“His biography is interesting if not convincing.” Joseph O’Connor.
| + − | N. Y. Times. 12: 137. Mr. 9, ’07. 3840w. |
“Mr. McCabe, accordingly, must be said to have failed completely in his efforts to make out a case for the gentleman of many governments—albeit he has done some service in brushing away sundry myths that in the course of the years have clustered about the figure of this man of mystery.”
| − + | Outlook. 86: 336. Je. 15, ’07. 610w. |
“Has set out to solve the enigma, and in the solution to redeem his subject’s reputation. That his task was difficult Mr. McCabe, doubtless, would not deny; that he has been to some extent successful in this task is high praise, nothing but the highest praise is due to his masterly and fascinating defence.”