EPOCHS OF AMERICAN HISTORY. MESSRS. LONGMANS, GREEN, & CO. have the pleasure to state that they are now publishing a short series of books treating of the history of America, under the general title EPOCHS OF AMERICAN HISTORY. The series is under the editorship of DR. ALBERT BUSHNELL HART, Assistant Professor of History in Harvard College, who has also prepared all the maps for the several volumes. Each volume contains about 300 pages, similar in size and style to the page of the volumes in Messrs. Longmans' series, Epochs of Modern History,' with full marginal analysis, working bibliographies, maps, and index. The volumes are issued separately, and each is complete in itself. The volumes now ready provide a continuous history of the United States from the foundation of the Colonies to the present time, suited to and intended for class use as well as for general reading and reference. **The volumes of this series already issued have been adopted for use as textbooks in nearly all the leading Colleges and in many Normal Schools and other institutions. A prospectus, showing Contents and scope of each volume, specimen pages, etc., will be sent on application to the Publishers. I. THE COLONIES, 1492-1750. By REUBEN GOLD THWAITES, Secretary of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin; author of "Historic Waterways," etc. With four colored maps. pp. xviii.-301. Cloth. $1.25. CORNELL UNIVERSITY. "I beg leave to acknowledge your courtesy in sending me a copy of the first volume in the series of Epochs of American History,' which I have read with great interest and satisfaction. I am pleased, as everyone must be, with the mechanical execution of the book, with the maps, and with the fresh and valuable Suggestions' and 'References.' The work itself appears to me to be quite remarkable for its comprehensiveness, and it presents a vast array of subjects in a way that is admirably fair, clear and orderly."-Professor MOSES COIT TYLER, Ithaca, N. Y. WILLIAMS COLLEGE. "It is just the book needed for college students, not too brief to be uninteresting, admirable in its plan, and well furnished with references to accessible authorities."-Professor RICHARD A. RICE, Williamstown, Mass. " VASSAR COLLEGE. Perhaps the best recommendation of Thwaites' American Colonies' is the fact that the day after it was received I ordered copies for class-room use. The book is admirable."-Professor Lucy M. SALMON, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "All that could be desired. This volume is more like a fair treatment of the whole subject of the colonies than any work of the sort yet produced.' -The Critic. "The subject is virtually a fresh one as approached by Mr. Thwaites. It is a pleasure to call especial attention to some most helpful bibliographical notes provided at the head of each chapter."-The Nation. LONGMANS, GREEN, & CO., 91-93 Fifth Avenue, New York. EPOCHS OF AMERICAN HISTORY. II. FORMATION OF THE UNION, 1750-1829. By ALBERT BUSHNELL HART, PH.D. Assistant Professor of History in Harvard University, Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Author of "Introduction to the Study of Federal Government," "Epoch Maps," etc. With five colored maps. pp. xx.-278. Cloth. $1.25. The second volume of the EPOCHS OF AMERICAN HISTORY aims to follow out the principles laid down for "THE COLONIES," the study of causes rather than of events, the development of the American nation out of scattered and inharmonious colonies. The throwing off of English control, the growth out of narrow political conditions, the struggle against foreign domination, and the extension of popular government, are all parts of the uninterrupted process of the Formation of the Union. LELAND STANFORD JR. UNIVERSITY. "The large and sweeping treatment of the subject, which shows the true relations of the events preceding and following the revolution, to the revolution itself, is a real addition to the literature of the subject; while the bibliography prefixed to each chapter, adds incalculably to the value of the work."—MARÝ SHELDON BARNES, Palo Alto, Cal. "It is a careful and conscientious study of the period and its events, and should find a place among the text-books of our public schools." -Boston Transcript. "Professor Hart has compressed a vast deal of information into his volume, and makes many things most clear and striking. His maps, showing the territorial growth of the United States, are extremely interesting." -New York Times. The causes of the Revolution are clearly and cleverly condensed into a few pages. The maps in the work are singularly useful even to adults. There are five of these, which are alone worth the price of the volume." -Magazine of American History. "The formation period of our nation is treated with much care and with great precision. Each chapter is prefaced with copious references to authorities, which are valuable to the student who desires to pursue his reading more extensively. There are five valuable maps showing the growth of our country by successive stages and repeated acquisition of territory." -Boston Advertiser. he is "Dr. Hart is not only a master of the art of condensation, what is even of greater importance, an interpreter of history. He perceives the logic of historic events; hence, in his condensation, he does not neglect proportion, and more than once he gives the student valuable clues to the solution of historical problems."-Atlantic Monthly. "A valuable volume of a valuable series. The author has written with a full knowledge of his subject, and we have little to say except in praise." -English Historical Review. LONGMANS, GREEN, & CO., 91-93 Fifth Avenue, New York. EPOCHS OF AMERICAN HISTORY. III. DIVISION AND RE-UNION, 1829-1889. By WOODROW WILSON, Ph.D., LL.D., Professor of Jurisprudence in Princeton College; Author of "Congressional Government," "The State Elements of Historical and Practical Politics," etc., etc. With five colored Maps. 346 pages. Cloth, $1.25. "We regret that we have not space for more quotations from this uncom monly strong, impartial, interesting book. Giving only enough facts to elucidate the matter discussed, it omits no important questions. It furnishes the reader clear-cut views of the right and the wrong of them all. It gives admirable pen-portraits of the great personages of the period with as much freedom from bias, and as much pains to be just, as if the author were delineating Pericles, or Alcibiades, Sulla, or Cæsar. Dr. Wilson has earned the gratitude of seekers after truth by his masterly production."-N. C. University Magazine. "This admirable little volume is one of the few books which nearly meet our ideal of history. It is causal history in the truest sense, tracing the workings of latent influences and far-reaching conditions of their outcome in striking fact, yet the whole current of events is kept in view, and the great personalities of the time, the nerve-centers of history, live intensely and in due proportion in these pages. We do not know the equal of this book for a brief and trustworthy, and, at the same time, a brilliantly written and sufficient history of these sixty years. We heartily commend it, not only for general reading, but as an admirable text-book."-Post-Graduate and Wooster Quarterly. "Considered as a general history of the United States from 1829 to 1889, his book is marked by excellent sense of proportion, extensive knowledge, impartiality of judgment, unusual power of summarizing, and an acute political Few writers can more vividly set forth the views of parties." sense. -Atlantic Monthly. "Students of United States history may thank Mr. Wilson for an extremely clear and careful rendering of a period very difficult to handle they will find themselves materially aided in easy comprehension of the political situation of the country by the excellent maps."-N. Y Times. "Professor Wilson writes in a clear and forcible style. The bibliographical references at the head of each chapter are both well selected and well arranged, and add greatly to the value of the work, which appears to be especially designed for use in instruction in colleges and preparatory schools." - Yale Review. " It is written in a style admirably clear, vigorous, and attractive, a thorough grasp of the subject is shown, and the development of the theme is lucid and orderly, while the tone is judicial and fair, and the deductions sensible and dispassionate-so far as we can see. It would be difficult to construct a better manual of the subject than this, and it adds greatly to the value of this useful series."-Hartford Courant. One of the most valuable historical works that has appeared in many years. The delicate period of our country's history, with which this work is largely taken up, is treated by the author with an impartiality that is almost unique."-Columbia Law Times. LONGMANS, GREEN, & CO., 91-93 Fifth Avenue, New York. ENGLISH HISTORY FOR AMERICANS. By THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINSON, Author of "Young Folks' History of the United States," etc., and EDWARD CHANNING, Assistant Professor of History in Harvard University. With 77 Illustrations, 6 Colored Maps, Bibliography, a Chronological Table of Contents, and Index. 12mo. Pp. xxxii-334. Teachers' price, $1.20. The name "English History for Americans," which suggests the key-note of this book, is based on the simple fact that it is not the practice of American readers, old or young, to give to English history more than a limited portion of their hours of study. It seems clear that such readers will use their time to the best advantage if they devote it mainly to those events in English annals which have had the most direct influence on the history and institutions of their own land. The authors of this book have therefore boldly ventured to modify in their narrative the accustomed scale of proportion; while it has been their wish, in the treatment of every detail, to accept the best result of modern English investigation, and especially to avoid all unfair or one-sided judgments. Extracts from Author's Preface. DR. W. T. HARRIS, U. S. COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION. "I take great pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the book, and believe it to be the best introduction to English history hitherto made for the use of schools. It is just what is needed in the school and in the family. It is the first history of England that I have seen which gives proper attention to sociology and the evolution of political ideas, without neglecting what is picturesque and interesting to the popular taste. The device of placing the four historical maps at the beginning and end deserves special mention for its convenience. Allow me to congratulate you on the publication of so excellent a text-book." ROXBURY LATIN SCHOOL. The most noticeable and commendable feature in the book seems to be its Unity. that one experiences in reading a great play or a well-constructed novel. Several things besides the unity conspire thus seductively to lead the reader on. The page is open and attractive, the chapters are short, the type is large and clear, the pictures are well chosen and significant, a surprising number of anecdotes told in a crisp and masterful manner throw valuable sidelights on the main narrative; the philosophy of history is undeniably there, but sugar-coated, and the graceful style would do credit to a Macaulay. I shall immediately recommend it for use in our school."—DR. D. O. S. LOWELL. LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL. "In answer to your note of February 23d I beg to say that we have introduced your Higginson's English History into our graduating class and are much pleased with it. Therefore whatever endorsement I, as a member of the Committee of Ten, could give the book has already been given by my action in placing it in our classes."-JAMES C. MACKENZIE, Lawrenceville, N. J. ANN ARBOR HIGH SCHOOL. "It seems to me the book will do for English history in this country what the 'Young Folks' History of the United States' has done for the history of our own country-and I consider this high praise.' -T. G. PATTENGILL, Ann Arbor, Mich. LONGMANS, GREEN, & CO., 91-93 Fifth Avenue, New York. A STUDENT'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND, from the Earliest Times to 1885. By SAMUEL RAwson GARDINER, M.A., LL.D., Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, etc.; Author of "The History of England from the Accession of James I. to 1642," etc. Illustrated under the superintendence of Mr. W. H. ST. JOHN HOPE, Assistant Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries, and with the assistance in the choice of Portraits of Mr. GEORGE SCHARF, C.B., F.S.A., who is recognized as the highest authority on the subject. In one Volume, with 378 Illustrations and full Index. Crown 8vo, cloth, plain, $3.00. The book is also published in three Volumes (each with Index and Table of Contents) as follows : VOLUME I.-B.C. 55-A.D. 1509. 410 pp. With 173 Illustrations and Index. Crown 8vo, $1.20. Gardiner's "Student's History of England," through Part IX. (to 1789), is recommended by HARVARD UNIVERSITY as indicating the requirements for admission in this subject; and the ENTIRE work is made the basis for English history study in the University. YALE UNIVERSITY. "Gardiner's Student's History of England' seems to me an admirable short history."-Prof. C. H. SMITH, New Haven, Conn. TRINITY COLLEGE, HARTFORD. "It is, in my opinion, by far the best advanced school history of England that I have ever seen. It is clear, concise, and scientific, and, at the same time, attractive and interesting. The illustrations are very good and a valuable addition to the book, as they are not mere pretty pictures, but of real historical and archæological interest."-Prof. HENRY FERGUSON. "A unique feature consists of the very numerous illustrations. They throw light on almost every phase of English life in all ages. Never, perhaps, in such a treatise has pictorial illustration been used with so good effect. The alert teacher will find here ample material for useful lessons by leading the pupil to draw the proper inferences and make the proper interpretations and comparisons. The style is compact, vigorous, and interesting. There is no lack of precision; and, in the selection of the details, the hand of the scholar thoroughly conversant with the source and with the results of recent criticism is plainly revealed."-The Nation, N. Y. "... It is illustrated by pictures of real value; and when accompanied by the companion Atlas of English History' is all that need be desired for its special purpose."--The Churchman, N. Y. * "Student's History A prospectus and specimen pages of Gardiner's of England" will be sent free on application to the publishers. LONGMANS, GREEN, & CO., 15 East Sixteenth Street, New York. |