“Well written, authoritative, and sincere, it is a model of biography. Above all, the author has made a patient attempt to brush aside superstitions, and to arrive at the truth. Now and again we are not able to agree with Miss Sichel.”
| + + — | Acad. 68: 439. Ap. 22, ‘05. 1650w. |
“A high standard of literary ability pervades the volume in spite of a few lapses.”
| + + — | Ath. 1905, 1: 521. Ap. 29. 1890w. |
“Miss Sichel’s essays are interesting, and the book as a whole marks a distinct advance on the author’s ‘Household of the Lafayettes.’”
| + + — | Nation. 81: 167. Ag. 24, ‘05. 530w. |
“An extremely interesting and comprehensive history of the first two-thirds of the life of Catherine de’ Medici.”
| + + | N. Y. Times. 10: 326. My. 20, ‘05. 1690w. |
“Is a subtle analysis and vivid presentation of the personalities and ideas of the reigns of Henri II. and Francois II.”
| + + + | Outlook. 80: 245. My. 27, ‘05. 260w. |