Hare, Christopher. High and puissant Marguerite of Austria, princess dowager of Spain, duchess dowager of Savoy, regent of the Netherlands. *$2.50. Scribner.
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A full biography which incidentally makes use of the interesting events of Marguerite’s life and leadership for reflecting the royal customs of her century.
“That writer has given evidence in previous works of various excellent qualities, such as sincerity and literary charm; but she lacks grip, and shows the defect much more in this than in her last book. Although the author is usually accurate in her facts, a few slips will be found in her text.”
| − + | Ath. 1907, 2: 90. Jl. 27. 940w. |
“Character-study is not Mr. Hare’s strong point. He is more skilled in the art of setting forth his story and weaving his fairly copious material. It is a book worth reading, concerning persons not too well known. And the story is clear and well outlined.”
| + − | Lond. Times. 6: 132. Ap. 26, ’07. 2260w. |
“Mr. Hare has written a book which at the lowest appreciation is creditable. Our worst censure is directed against a style of composition.”
| + − | Nation. 85: 497. N. 28, ’07. 870w. |