The Academy
Published 1869-1916. Signed articles; initially monthly, later fortnightly then weekly, first at 6d, later 4d. Founded by Charles Appleton ‘as a more scholarly, and signed, version of the Athenaeum’ and ‘as a British counterpart to Germany’s Litterarisches Centralblatt’ In later period, it was ‘Britain’s liveliest literary journal, providing best-seller lists, readers’ contests and short, snappy reviews.’ (See DNCJ, where all quotations appear, for further information and references to additional sources; online edition ProQuest British Periodicals.)
BOASE, C. W.“The History of the Norman Conquest of England, Its Causes and Its Results, by E.A. Freeman.” Academy, no. 1: (9 October 1869): 20–21.
Boase states that this 3rd volume provides an excellent critical account of the event and suggests the only defect of the book is that less important parts are given at too great length. He observes in passing that ‘In modern Europe the History of England alone presents a great and united epic subject second, if second, only to that of Rome.’ Publisher is OUP.
SACHAU, E.“The History of India, as Told by Its Own Historians, by Sir H.M. Elliot; Edited by Professor John Dowson.” Academy, no. 3: (11 December 1869): 78–79.
This first review in the Academy covers the second volume of a book that was to have been edited/compiled by Sir. Henry Elliot, but is, instead, described as coming from the late editor’s posthumous papers It consists of biographical notices and translated excerpts from the work of Persian chroniclers. Dowson is praised for making thorough revisions of the material and adding much from his own research. Editor is John Dowson. Publisher is Trubner. See reviews of subsequent volumes in 1873, 1874, 1875, and 1877.
BOASE, C. W.“History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada, by James Anthony Froude.” Academy, no. 4: (8 January 1870): 108–10.
Review of the final volumes, 6 and 7. Praises the author for his clear and easy style that allows the reader to focus the attention on the moving and living characters of the story.
BOASE, C. W.“History of the Norman Kings of England, by Thomas Cobbe.” Academy, no. 5: (12 February 1870): 134–35.
The book is drawn from a new collection of the contemporary chronicles (published by Longman). The reviewer thinks that the author’s view of the four Norman reigns is imperfect but that he has succeeded in giving freshness to the narrative by telling the tale as it was told by the men of that early age.
SYMONDS, J. A.“The History of the Life of Albrecht Durer, by Mrs. Charles Heaton.” Academy, no. 5: (12 February 1870): 119–20.
Review compares Mary Margaret Heaton’s work (published by Macmillan) with that of William B. Scott (Longman). Little is known about the artist, and German biographers have speculated too much. The woman author’s work is judged talkative and picturesque; the man’s has no literary fluency [but] greater gravity and more reliability.
BOASE, C. W.“History of Sicily In Antiquity, by Ad. Holm.” Academy, no. 6: (12 March 1870): 162.
Reviewer of this German-language works states that the author follows the view of Curtius and Grote and devotes most of the book to a political and geographical history. The book’s strengths are its chapters on the poetry and culture of the island, but the author does not devote enough space to these subjects.
PATTISON, MARK.“History of the University of Innsbruck, from Its Foundation to the Year 1860.” Academy, no. 6: (12 March 1870): 161–62.
Reviewer states that the book is a complete, solid compilation, full of facts and very instructive for the history of Catholic education. Published in Innsbruck, in German.
PEARSON, C. H.“History of Wallenstein, by Von Ranke.” Academy, no. 6: (12 March 1870): 158–60.
Review of the German edition discusses how various historians and biographers have approached the subject. States that Ranke’s biography contributes some very valuable material to an estimate of the character of Wallenstein. Ranke writes history with ‘a certain official impassiveness’.
GAIDOZ, H.“A History of Wales, Derived from Authentic Sources, by Jane Williams (Ysgafell), Author of A Memoir of the Rev. Thomas Price, and Editor of His Literary Remains.” Academy, no. 7: (9 April 1870): 187.
Commends the author for her sound and accurate knowledge of the sources (at least for modern times), but observes that the book would be more useful with a more detailed glossary and index. Publisher is Longman.
WARING, G.“Old English History for Children, by E. A. Freeman.” Academy, no. 8: (14 May 1870): 212–13.
Reviewer praises the author for knowing his subject so well that he has the ability to write it clearly for children. Notes that Freeman explicates the value of legend while setting it apart from documented historical fact. However, not enough attention is given to the social aspects of Old English life, rather than just ‘the military side.’ Publisher is Macmillan.
WARING, G.“History of England Comprising the Reign of Queen Anne until the Peace of Utrecht, by Earl Stanhope.” Academy, no. 9: (11 June 1870): 240.
Reviewer states that it is a full, clear and well-arranged book on the subject, even though the narrative is overly restricted to military and political transactions. Notes that the author intends this work to connect Macaulay’s History and his own so that the latter work may be considered the continuation of the former. Publisher is John Murray.
REUSS, R.“History of the Thirty Years’ War, by Anton Gindely.” Academy, no. 11: (12 August 1870): 294.
Review discusses the abundance of literature on the subject and how other historians have addressed the event. Judges that this particular work (published in Prague, in German) is one of the best because of the historian’s extensive knowledge of the subject and his lack of antipathy, as a Czech, to Germans.
BOASE, C. W.“History of Rome, by Wilhelm Ihne.” Academy, no. 11: (13 August 1870): 295–96.
Reviewer states that the book (published in Leipzig, in German) is a complete history of Roman life; its major downfall is that, as a book designed for students, it makes no reference to other authorities on the same subject. Notes that an English translation is planned, as well as an expansion to a later period.
BOASE, C. W.“A History of the Egyptian Revolution, from the Period of the Mamelukes to the Death of Mohammed Ali; from Arab and European Memoirs, Oral Tradition, and Local Research, by A.A. Paton.” Academy, 2, no. 0: (22 October 1870): 17.
A descriptive review with little critical commentary on the book. It judges this second volume to be more important than the first because it discusses the rise of Mohammad Ali. Publisher is Trubner.
PATTISON, MARK.“Ecclesiastical History of England, by John Stoughton.” Academy, 2, no. 0: (22 October 1870): 10.
Praises the author for compiling a well-researched narrative with industry, care and impartiality but critiques the style (it has no life in it). In Pattison’s view, this book would be more useful if placed in the context of continental Europe. Publisher is Hodder & Stoughton, 2 volumes (3rd and 4th of series).
ARNDT, W.“Sources of German History, by G. Waitz.” Academy, 2, no. 15: (15 December 1870): 74–75.
Reviews an edition (by G. Waitz) of F. C. Dahlmann’s collection of manuscript materials for German history, and uses this as a platform to comment on German historiography and archival standards.
BOASE, C. W.“History of Scotland from Agricola’s Invasion to the Revolution of 1688, by John Hill Burton.” Academy, 2, no. 16: (15 January 1871): 99–100.
Commends the author for his clear style and his ability to avoid the temptation to trench on the ground already occupied by English historians. The reviewer compares other works on the same subject throughout, and finds Burton’s account is more objective and complete. Volumes 5-7. Publisher is Blackwood.
LIEBRECHT, FELIX.“Prestor John in Legend and History, by Dr. Gustav Oppert.” Academy, 2, no. 17: (1 February 1871): 122.
Reviewer states the author has done interesting research that questions legend by employing historical facts. Published in Berlin, in German.
BOASE, C. W.“History of the City of Rome, by Alfred von Reumont.” Academy, 2, no. 18: (15 February 1871): 143–44.
Reviewer states that this second volume of a book published in German provides a complete history of the city of Rome from its foundations to present time. Its strengths lie in the chapters on the literature and art of the Medicean age and the parts of the book that provide information on the last three centuries.
PAULI, R.“Select Charters and Other Illustrations of English Constitutional History, from the Earliest Times to the Reign of Edward I. Arranged and Edited by William Stubbs, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History.” Academy, 2, no. 19: (1 March 1871): 163–64.
Praises Stubbs’s book as the backbone of all study of national history and observes that a better specimen of a such a work can hardly be furnished.
LESLIE, T. E. CLIFFE.“Village Communities in the East and West, by Henry Sumner Maine.” Academy, 2, no. 23: (1 May 1871): 248–50.
A series of lectures on village law that the reviewer thinks is of value to British historians. Publisher is John Murray.
PAULI, R.“The ‘Recesses’ and Other Documents of the Hansa, by Dr. Koppmann.” Academy, 2, no. 27: (1 July 1871): 339–40.
Review states that the work is a collection of skillfully arranged documents pertaining to the Hansa. Each document is headed by a concise historical summary and references to other works. The editor is the able young successor to Lappenberg. Published in Leipzig, in German.
HERTZ, MARTIN.“History of Roman Literature, by Dr. Johan Christian Felix Bahr (and Three Other Works).” Academy, 2, no. 29: (1 August 1871): 380–83.
Review discusses the evolution of the study of ancient literature and intertwines a discussion of four works in particular on the subject. It promotes the idea that the history of ancient classical literature be looked at as an integral part of general history.
GREEN, J. R.“On the History of Oxford during the Tenth and Eleventh Centuries, by James Parker.” Academy, 2, no. 30: (15 August 1871): 402–3.
Review states that, although this pamphlet (text of a lecture) is far from being a comprehensive history of Oxford, the work contains interesting facts about the academic history of the period it covers. Publisher is OUP.
SACHAU, E. D.“History of India - The Muhammadan Period, by H.M. Elliot; Edited by John Dowson.” Academy, 2, no. 34: (15 October 1871): 483–85.
Review judges this volume, with the two preceding ones, to be of long lasting value as an introduction to Indian historiography. Nevertheless it cannot be considered more than the beginning of such an undertaking. Publisher is Trubner.
SAYCE, A. H.“History of Assur-Bani-Pal, Translated from the Cuneiform Inscriptions, by George Smith.” Academy, 2, no. 36: (15 November 1871): 525–26.
Reviewer congratulates the author for work which he judges will be useful both to philologists and to historians, and suggests this book should be in the hands of every Assyrian scholar. Publisher is Williams & Norgate. The cost of publishing was borne by Bosanquet and Fox Talbot.
SACHAU, E.“History of the ’Imams and Sayyids of Oman by Salil-Ibn-Razik, from A.D. 661-1856.” Academy, 3, no. 44: (15 March 1872): 116–17.
Reviewer commends the translator’s effort but suggests he should have included the phonetic spelling of people’s and place names, in order to appeal to a wider audience. Translator is G. P. Badger; publisher is Hakluyt Society.
PAULI, R.“The History of the Norman Conquest of England, Its Causes and Its Results, by Edward A. Freeman.” Academy, 3, no. 44: (15 March 1872): 113–16.
A detailed review of volume 4 that commends Freeman for his account of the event and his use of architectural history, geography and topography.
PAULI, R.“History of Greece from the Taking of Constantinople by the Turks to the Present Time, by Karl Mendelssohn-Bartholdy.” Academy, 3, no. 47: (1 May 1872): 173–75.
One of three new works in a long standing series (in German) on Italy, Spain and Greece. Review judges that all the works are likely to retain a permanent importance as specimens of conscientious contemporary historiography.
PATTERSON, ARTHUR J.“History of Austria, by Joseph Alexander Freihern von Helfert.” Academy, 3, no. 50: (15 June 1872): 234–35.
Reviewer states that the author’s own views [on the revolutions of 1848], and those of the class with which he is connected, necessarily tinge the most conscientiously written narrative. With this in mind, the reviewer judges the book to be more of a historical romance. Third volume; in German.
PATTERSON, ARTHUR J.“Contributions to the History of the Literature of the Times of Thokoly and Rakoczi, 1670-1735, by M. Kolomen Thaly.” Academy, 3, no. 55: (1 September 1872): 332–33.
Reviewer observes that these two volumes provide valuable knowledge about an interesting portion of Hungarian history known as Kurucz Vilag. Published in Pest, in Hungarian.
PAULI, R.“DRACO NORMANNICUS, Anonymi?” Academy, 3, no. 55: (1 September 1872): 336–37.
Article discusses the recent rediscovery of the Draco Normannicus and evaluates its historical value to the study of medieval English history. It concludes that English and Norman scholars need to study it further to reach a final verdict on its historical merit.
BOASE, C. W.“Gustavus Adolphus in Germany, by R.C. Trench.” Academy, 3, no. 59: (1 November 1872): 414–15.
Review states that this brief but admirable work is one of the few books on the subject. 2nd ed. Publisher is Macmillan.
BOASE, C. W.“History of Old Rhaetia, by P.C. Planta.” Academy, 3, no. 60: (15 November 1872): 436–37.
Reviewer claims the second half of the book is better than the first because the period discussed in that section has more accessible sources. Published in Berlin, in German.
GARDTHAUSEN, V.“The Roman Annalists, by K.W. Nitzsch.” Academy, 3, no. 62: (15 December 1872): 476–77.
Reviewer criticizes the author for not providing a better explanation of the historical figures he addresses and as a result states that he cannot recommend the book warmly. Book is published in Berlin, in German.
BOASE, C. W.“The History of Sicily to the Athenian War; with Elucidations of the Sicilian Odes of Pindar. By W. Watkiss Lloyd.” Academy, 4, no. 63: (1 January 1873): 14–15.
Reviewer praises the author for his clear and easy style in his account of the great families of Gelo and Hiero who took the lead in early Sicily.
SACHAU, E.“The History of India as Told by Its Own Historians. Edited by J. Dowson.” Academy, 4, no. 65: (1 February 1873): 52–53.
Notes that this fourth volume in every respect equals its predecessors and only addresses the specific elements that pertain to this volume. See initial review 1869/12/1 and reviews of four subsequent volumes in 1874, 1875, and 1877.
GOODWIN, C. W.“Etudes Sur l’antiquite Historique, by F. Chabas.” Academy, 4, no. 68: (15 March 1873): 112–13.
Review provides a chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis of the work and the reviewer claims the book is an important and timely contribution towards the consideration of the problems which the recent growth of prehistoric inquiry has raised. Published in Paris, in French.
FAIRBAIRN, A. M.“Comparative History of the Egyptian and Mesopotamian Religions, by Dr. Tiele.” Academy, 4, no. 69: (1 April 1873): 128–30.
The reviewer judges this first volume of a comparative history of ancient religions to demonstrate the promise of an excellent and useful work. Published in Amsterdam, in Dutch.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“Chapters in the History of Yorkshire, by James J. Cartwright.” Academy, 4, no. 70: (15 April 1873): 153–54.
The review suggests that, while not a comprehensive history, the book provides value insight on the social life of historical figures of the 16th century.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“The Paston Letters, Edited by James Gairdner.” Academy, 4, no. 73: (2 June 1873): 213–14.
Review suggests that Gairdner’s edition of the Paston family letters is one of the most important links in the chain of domestic history. A long introduction and careful synopsis of the history of the time will make it appeal to the general audience. Refers to a debate over genuineness of the letters in Fortnightly Review in 1865.
BOASE, C. W.“The Early History Of the Property of Married Women, as Collected from Roman and Hindoo Law, Lecture by Sir H.S. Maine.” Academy, 4, no. 75: (1 July 1873): 254–55.
Review discusses the topic of this Birmingham lecture, on the differences between Roman and Hindu law with regard to women’s property rights, and notes approvingly that the lecture is part of a forthcoming work. Lecture was reprinted for the Married Women’s Property Committee.
BOASE, C. W.“Councils and Ecclesiastical Documents Relating to Great Britain and Ireland. Edited by A.W Hadden and W. Stubbs.” Academy, 4, no. 79: (1 September 1873): 335–36.
Review judges this to be a well edited collection of documents pertaining to British and Irish church history.
BENFEY, THEODOR.“Original Sanskrit Texts on the Origin and History of the People of India, Their Religion and Institutions. By J. Muir.” Academy, 4, no. 79: (1 September 1873): 337–38.
Review states this is a well organized and edited volume that provides much information on the history of religion in India. 2nd ed, rev. of Vol. 4. Publisher is Trubner.
PAULI, R.“Biblioteca Rerm Germanicarum, Edited by Philippus Jaffe.” Academy, 4, no. 80: (15 September 1873): 353–54.
Review provides an explanation of the letters’ historical value, and the arduous labour of editing, but not much critical commentary. Part of a collection of materials for early German history.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“Ritter’s History of the German Union. By Moritz Ritter.” Academy, 4, no. 82: (15 October 1873): 392–93.
Although the reviewer recognizes the strengths of the work, he observes that it is a trifle dreary. Published in Baader, in German.
BOASE, C. W.“Clason’s Continuation of Schwegler’s History of Rome.” Academy, 4, no. 86: (15 December 1873): 475.
Review compares the author’s views to those of Mommsen. Published in Berlin, in German.
STERN, ALFRED.“A Fragment of the History of Austria under Ferdinand I., 1519-1522: A Picture of the Party Struggles in the Diets, from Original Sources. By Victor von Krauss.” Academy, no. 110: (1874): 655–56.
A descriptive review that offers little critical insight, other than Stern is pleased with the work.
GOLDSMID, F. J.“A General Sketch of the History of Persia, by Clement R. Markham.” Academy, no. 0: (1874): 108–10.
Review praises the author for his style and suggests that as a general sketch of the history of Persia, it contains far pleasanter reading than a traditional historical narrative.
MACLEANE, WALTER.“A History of Advertising from the Earliest Times, by Henry Sampson.” Academy, no. 131: (1874): 503–5.
Although he thinks this book may provide a reasonable amusement for the curious, Macleane is nevertheless highly critical and expresses distrust of the book’s claim of being a complete history of advertising.
WARNER, GEORGE F.“A History of Crime in England, by Luke Owen Pike.” Academy, no. 105: (1874): 507–9.
Reviewer commends the author for his diligent collection of evidence, skillful arrangement and directness in style.
JEBB, R. C.“A History of Greece, by George W. Cox.” Academy, no. 108: (1874): 599–601.
Review describes the work as a skeptical analysis that uses good evidence to present a different perspective than other historians on the same subject.
CROSBY, ALLAN J.“A Lost Chapter in the History of Mary Queen of Scots Recovered, by John Stuart.” Academy, no. 136: (1874): 623.
Review provides a detailed summary of the narrative but lacks any critical commentary.
MAHAFFY, J. P.“Curtius’ History of Greece.” Academy, no. 114: (1874): 33–35.
Review states that at times the writing is too descriptive, yet the book is an important contribution to Greek history and as such will take its place in every classical library.
LITTLEDALE, RICHARD F.“Early Russian History: Four Lectures Delivered at Oxford in the Taylor Institution. By W.R.S. Ralston.” Academy, no. 112: (1874): 712–13.
Reviewer finds the lectures a good introduction to the material, one that leaves the audience wanting more.
MARTIN, C. T.“EPOCHS OF HISTORY: 1. Era of the Protestant Revolution, by F. Seebohm; 2. The Crusades, by Rev. G.W. Cox.” Academy, no. 132: (1874): 526–28.
The review judges that both books provide an excellent introduction to important events in English and European history.
GINDELY, A.“EPOCHS OF HISTORY. By S.R. Gardiner.” Academy, no. 133: (1874): 553–54.
Reviewer states the book is well-researched as the author was able to survey the infinite perplexity of the story of the Thirty Years War. Overall, Gindely considers this a truly excellent work.
CHEYNE, T. K.“Fragments of a Samaritan Targum, Edited from a Bodleian MS., with an Introduction, Containing a Sketch of Samaritan History, Dogma, and Literature, by John W. Nutt.” Academy, no. 114: (1874): 46–47.
Review notes that the book serves as a model for what a monograph on historical theology ought to be.
WARNER, G. F.“History of England, from the Death of Edward the Confessor to the Death of King John, by Will L.R. Cates.” Academy, no. 114: (1874): 37.
Review praises the narrative as clean and concise, and suggests that the book provides concise and useful summary of the period in history of which it treats, and may be recommended for the University Local Examination for those whose benefit it is apparently designed.
WALLON, H.“History of Louis XI.: His Period, His Achievements as Dauphin, His Ten Years’ Administration in Dauphiny, His Five Years’ Residence in Brabant, and His Reign, by Urban Legeay.” Academy, no. 122: (1874): 258.
Review judges the book to be well-researched, even though the reviewer disagrees with the author’s argument.
KAYE, JOHN WILLIAM.“History of the Indian Administration of Lord Ellenborough in His Correspondence with the Duke of Wellington, Edited by Lord Colchester.” Academy, no. 104: (1874): 477–78.
Review recounts the book’s main subject and also commends it for its use of historical facts.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“History of the Infirmary and Chapel of the Hospital and College of St. John the Evangelist at Cambridge, by C.C. Babington.” Academy, no. 131: (1874): 501–2.
While the review judges the book a solid history of architecture, it does not achieve everything it set out to do.
EDITOR.“History of the Royal Artillery Compiled from the Original Records, by Major Francis Duncan.” Academy, no. 110: (1874): 658–59.
Charles Appleton states that, since detailed histories of this kind are seldom readable to those not personally interested, he is impressed that it is not only extremely readable but will be valuable to historians.
MARTIN, C. TRICE.“History of Two Queens, by W. Hepworth Dixon.” Academy, no. 100: (1874): 363–64.
Reviewer states that the book attempts to provide a new perspective of the two queens, but as a result places too much emphasis on one particular source. He also states that care has been taken to provide an accurate portrayal.
CHEYNE, T. K.“Jewish History and Politics in the Times of Sargon and Sennacherib, by Sir Edward Strachey, Bart.” Academy, no. 117: (1874): 129–30.
Although the reviewer considers the book beautiful from a moral and literary point of view, he is disappointed in the work as a whole.
TAYLOR, ISAAC.“Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places, by Walter Thornbury.” Academy, no. 110: (1874): 656–57.
Review praises this book as the author’s best work, while noting one of the book’s major faults, which is that the authentic and unauthentic are mingled together without any note of difference.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“Religious Thought in England from the Reformation to the End of Last Century: A Contribution to the History of Theology, by Rev. John Hunt.” Academy, no. 134: (1874): 579–80.
Review praises the work as well-researched and impartial but also notes that, because of the difficult subject matter, it is not easy to read.
DAVIDS, T. W. RHYS.“The Dathavainsa; or History of the Tooth Relic of Gotama Buddha. By M. Coomara Swamy.” Academy, no. 125: (1874): 339–41.
Reviewer regrets that the history of these relics was not discussed further and hopes that the success of this work will encourage the learned editor to do further labour in this field.
MACRAE, W. D.“The Early History of Woodstock Manor and Its Environs, in Bladon, Hensington, New Woodstock, Blenheim; with Later Notices. By Edward Marshall.” Academy, no. 88: (1874): 25.
While the review commends the author for using all of the sources within his reach, it states that the narrative is presented in a disjointed manner.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“The History of France from the Earliest Times to the Year 1789, by Robert Black.” Academy, no. 120: (1874): 197–98.
Review praises the book as the best history of France as yet written.
AXON, WILLIAM E. A.“The History of the Parish of Kirkham, in the County of Lancaster, by Henry Fishwick.” Academy, no. 126: (1874): 366–67.
Review praises the author for providing a good and trustworthy history of a little known piece of Lancaster and that the general reader will find it interesting and amusing.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“The Life of John Milton; Narrated in Connexion with the Political, Ecclesiastical, and Literary History of His Time, by David Masson.” Academy, no. 0: (1874): 111–13.
Reviewer judges that not only is this a biography of Milton but that it contains the best history yet written of one of the most monumental periods in English history.
GAIRDNER, JAMES.“The Religious History of Ireland, Primitive, Papal, and Protestant, Including the Evangelical Missions, Catholic Agitations, and Church Progress of the Last Half-Century, by James Godkin.” Academy, no. 88: (1874): 30–31.
Reviewer states the book is unreliable. It also states the work is not historical at all but, political and partisan.
Martin, C. Trice.“History of Two Queens.” Academy, no. 100: (4 April 1874): 363–64.
This 4-volume book by W. Hepworth Dixon (published Hurst & Blackett) is judged to fall short in historical scholarship, despite graphic and spirited descriptions. ‘Too much reliance is, we think, placed in ... books which were written at a time when men’s minds had been so influenced by the struggle between the old and the new faiths, that even the past was coloured by their prejudices.’
BUND, J. W. WILLIS.“The History of the Common Law of Great Britain and Gaul, from the Earliest Period to the Time of English Legal Memory, by John Pym Yeatman.” Academy, no. 100: (4 April 1874): 360–61.
Review states that it is a most extraordinary book, in that the author believes most legal historians are wrong, and that publishing the Rolls series is a waste.
BUND, J. W. WILLIS.“The Constitutional History of England in Its Origin and Development. By William Stubbs.” Academy, no. 103: (25 April 1874): 450–52.
A positive review, recommending the book to all who take an interest in early constitutional history. Compares Oxford University Press favourably to Cambridge for publishing not only Bibles and cribs but ‘a series of works which reflect credit, not only on the authors, but also on the university.’
GOLDSMID, F. J.“The History of India, as Told by Its Own Historians: The Muhammadan Period.” Academy, no. 115: (18 July 1874): 59–60.
Continuing coverage of a book first noticed 1869/12/1. ‘If Oriental manuscripts varied only as Murray’s or Longmans’ type from Macmillan’s, or the Times pur et simple from the Illustrated times; if learned Muslims wrote short plain sentences like Macaulay; or if the brain of the Munshi or Mulla was clear of ambiguity and paradox, [the translator’s task would be easier]’. Editor is John Dowson. Publisher is Trubner. See also reviews in 1873, 1875 and 1877.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“A Short History of the English People, by J.R. Green.” Academy, no. 135: (15 December 1874): 601–2.
Gardiner is critical of Green’s book, stating that it stands alone, as the one general history of this country that will be speedily and surely set aside.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“A History of England, Principally in the Seventeenth Century, by von Ranke.” Academy, no. 150: (1875): 285–86.
Review praises Ranke’s work and suggests that it will be a happy day for English historical study when it is clearly understood that not to have read and digested this book deprives the writer of any claim to be heard on the period of which it treats.
ROBINSON, CHARLES J.“A History of Lace, by Mrs. Bury Palliser.” Academy, no. 188: (1875): 610.
Review commends the author for her clear and accurate treatment of her subject. It not only speaks to the history of lace but to the history of manufacturing.
MARTIN, C. TRICE.“A History of the Weald of Kent, by Robert Furley, F.S.A.” Academy, no. 167: (1875): 55–56.
Reviewer notes that, while the book is a well-done case study, this aspect of English history would have been better if it were only a chapter in a larger more complete work.
OTTE, E. C.“ALLEN’S HISTORY OF SCANDINAVIA FROM 1497 TO 1536, by C.F. Allen.” Academy, no. 158: (1875): 497–99.
Review praises the author’s analysis of the events in Scandinavia at the dawn of independence, despite the fact that the book is incomplete because the author died while writing it.
WARNER, GEO F.“An Introduction to the Study of Early English History, by John Pym Yeatman.” Academy, no. 151: (1875): 318–19.
Reviewer is critical of Yeatman’s approach and states in the conclusion that he hopes the author is better versed in law than in history.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“Ecclesiastical History in England, by John Stoughton.” Academy, no. 141: (1875): 57–58.
While he considers Stoughton’s book a generally good narrative on church history , Mullinger suggests the material could have been organized better.
CUTBILL, ALFRED.“English Constitutional History, by J.P. Taswell-Langmead, B.C.L.” Academy, no. 160: (1875): 547–48.
Review observes that there is a growing demand for historical works during this period and this work is a contribution.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“GLEANINGS FROM THE VENETIAN ARCHIVES (1628-1637).” Academy, no. 185: (1875): 527–28.
Article is a discussion of the Venetian archives, what they contain, and how some historians have used them.
CARTWRIGHT, J. J.“History of Cleveland, Ancient and Modern, by Rev. J.C. Atkinson.” Academy, no. 158: (1875): 496–97.
Review notes that, although the history of Yorkshire has already been written about at length, we find this more modern attempt in the same direction in no respect superfluous.
TWISS, TRAVERS.“History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce, by W.S. Lindsay.” Academy, 7, no. 139: (1875): 6–8.
Reviewer commends the work for being a well-researched account of human enterprise.
POCOCK, NICHOLAS.“History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, by Rev. J.H. Merle D’Aubigne`.” Academy, no. 161: (1875): 573–74.
Reviewer disagrees with the author’s position., but states that the author accounts for many details. See other volumes reviewed in 1875 and 1876.
LUDLOW, J. M.“History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent, by George Bancroft.” Academy, no. 143: (1875): 109–10.
While the reviewer enjoys the author’s style, Ludlow does not like the way Bancroft handles the evidence.
GOSSE, EDMUND W.“MAURER’S HISTORY OF ICELAND, by Konrad Maurer.” Academy, no. 145: (1875): 157.
Reviewer states that this first history of Iceland is skillfully put together and well-written.
MAYO, M. E.“Memorials of Millbank and Chapters in Prison History, by Arthur Griffiths.” Academy, no. 174: (1875): 244–45.
The review judges Griffiths’ book to be an intriguing case study of one particular prison; notes that half of the volume is a history of penal legislation of the country.
GOSSE, EDMUND W.“MISS OTTE’S SCANDINAVIAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 157: (1875): 481.
Continuation of earlier review. Commends the author for the well-researched account, but states the history should not have been brought down to a child’s level.
GOSSE, EDMUND W.“Scandinavian History, by Elise C. Otte.” Academy, no. 155: (1875): 420–21.
Review praises the book and states that it will be useful to the students for whom it was written for. However the reviewer believes the author was weighed down by the necessity of writing for the young. See continuation of the review in a subsequent issue.
SAYCE, A. H.“THE EARLY HISTORY OF MAGIC, by Francois Lenormant.” Academy, no. 158: (1875): 508–9.
Reviewer states the work is new, suggestive and readable, and that this volume is both for the young scholar and the general reader.
GOLDSMID, F. J.“The History of India from the Earliest Ages, by J. Talboys Wheeler.” Academy, no. 145: (1875): 161–62.
Review suggests this is a good narrative which picks up where other studies of the subject have left off.
ALCOCK, RUTHERFORD.“The History of Japan, by Francis Ottiwell Adams.” Academy, no. 154: (1875): 393–94.
Reviewer praises this account of Japan for its perfect accuracy in dates, names and topography, and notes that it will consequently form a valuable record of the of the stirring events which have marked this strange country.
COPLESTON, R. S.“The History of Protestant Missions in India, from Their Commencement in 1706 to 1871, by Rev. M.A. Sherring.” Academy, no. 170: (1875): 131–32.
Review provides a summary of the book’s contents and the extent of Christianity in India over the last two centuries.
SIMCOX, G. A.“The History of the Italian Revolution: 1, by Chevalier O’Clery.” Academy, no. 175: (1875): 273–74.
Review says that though the book is written fairly well it is at a disadvantage because the author has not written the history as it was, but as it ought to have been.
STORR, F.“The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, Translated by Richard Crawley.” Academy, no. 140: (1875): 33–34.
Review praises the author for his translation of the material, yet still notes many errors throughout.
FITZGERALD, DAVID.“The Origin and History of Irish Names of Places, by P.W. Joyce.” Academy, no. 175: (1875): 274–76.
Review states the book is written in an easy, animated and pleasant style, and observes that the author has woven together myth and legend well with history.
GOLDSMID, F. J.“The History of India, as Told by Its Own Historians: The Muhammadan Period, Papers of Sir H.M. Elliot, Edited by John Dowson.” Academy, no. 166: (10 July 1875): 33–34.
Review of volume 6 provides a description of the volume and states that its nineteen articles (and appendix) will be valuable to the student of Oriental history. Initially discussed 1869/12/1 and further volumes are reviewed in 1873, 1874, and 1877.
POOLE, STANLEY LANE.“HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILISATION UNDER THE KHALIFEHS, by Alfred von Kremer.” Academy, no. 167: (17 July 1875): 58–59.
Review provides a chapter-by-chapter analysis of this first volume of the book and states that it is one of the most important contributions to the knowledge of the East. See reviews of later volumes by the same reviewer under a different title: 1878/2/2 and 1878/3/16.
PELHAM, H. F.“A General History of Greece, by G.W. Cox.” Academy, no. 211: (1876): 479–80.
This is a review of two books by the same author. The reviewer praises the author as a trustworthy authority of Greek history, who has produced two well-written and researched books.
GOLDSMID, F. J.“A History of the Sepoy War in India, 1857-1858, by John William Kaye.” Academy, no. 197: (1876): 141–42.
Review states that the book is a well-written, intriguing narrative that captivates readers.
COQUEREL, ETIENNE.“A Popular History of France, from the Earliest Period to the Death of Louis XIV, by Elizabeth Sewell.” Academy, no. 232: (1876): 374.
While the review finds the narrative attractive and easy to read, it judges that the book glosses over some of the important dry details because it is intended for a general audience.
BUND, J. W. WILLIS.“A Sketch of the History of Taxes in England, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day, by Stephen Dowell.” Academy, no. 229: (1876): 308–9.
Overall the reviewer is disappointed in the book and judges that it fails to examine the history of taxes as a struggle between the Crown and the people.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“English History for the Use of Public Schools, by Rev. J. F. Bright.” Academy, no. 192: (1876): 28–29.
Reviewer states that the book offers an accurate outline of events, and that the author has taken great pains to make it a useful educational text.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“English History for the Use of Public Schools, by Rev. J.F. Bright.” Academy, no. 212: (1876): 504–5.
Review states that this second instalment maintains the same qualities as its predecessor - a strong desire to tell the main facts of English history and treat the historical characters as accurately as possible.
GAIRDNER, JAMES.“English History in the Fourteenth Century, by Charles H. Pearson.” Academy, no. 226: (1876): 234–35.
Even though the book is intended for the use of schools, the review critiques it for not being an elaborate history nor does it consider this a successful teaching text. The review finds the book to be too broad a topic for a student yet does not cite enough authorities to make it a credible history.
“Epochs of English History, by Louise Creighton.” Academy, no. 220: (1876): 81.
Reviewer finds the book to be a well-written narrative that accurately covers the period from the Conquest to the Charter.
WARNER, G. F.“Epochs of Modern History: The Early Plantagenets, by William Stubbs.” Academy, no. 234: (1876): 423–24.
While the reviewer finds the book to be well-written, he finds that the author has condensed too much information into this small volume.
HUGHES, T.“History of America, by John A. Doyle.” Academy, no. 200: (1876): 212.
Review observes that this is an honest and able piece of work. It is clear and concise and will serve as a valuable educational textbook.
PATTISON, MARK.“History of English Thought in the Eighteenth Century, by Leslie Stephen.” Academy, no. 230: (1876): 533–34.
Review praises the author as a brilliant historian and describes this particular work as enlightened and one which is worthwhile to read.
CHESTER, JOSEPH LEMUEL.“History of Hertfordshire, by John Edwin Cussans.” Academy, no. 225: (1876): 207–8.
Review embarks on a discussion of County Histories and lists a few popular and successful studies of this nature. Chester also acknowledges this book is well-researched and well-written and ranks in one of the highest classes of these histories.
TWISS, TRAVERS.“History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce, by W.S. Lindsay.” Academy, no. 222: (1876): 125–26.
While the review finds this book useful to those interested in the modern history of merchant shipping , he judges that the general audience will not receive it very well.
STALLYBRASS, W. C.“History of the Mongols from the Ninth to the Nineteenth Century, by Henry H. Howorth.” Academy, no. 233: (1876): 397–98.
Review considers this book a groundbreaking topic; however the style of the work lacks proportion, picturesqueness, and finish. See reviews of other volumes in 1880 and 1889.
POCOCK, NICHOLAS.“History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, by Rev. J.H. Merle Anbigne`.” Academy, no. 223: (1876): 155–57.
Although this volume lacks more original research than the author’s previous work, the style maintains the reader’s interest. See other volumes reviewed in 1875 and 1878.
BOASE, C. W.“Lectures on the History of the Jewish Church, by A.P. Stanley.” Academy, no. 230: (1876): 327–29.
Review provides a detailed summary of the narrative and states that the book’s purpose is to examine the history of the Chosen people and learn from it.
AXON, WILLIAM E. A.“Memorials of Liverpool, Historical and Topographical; Including a History of the Dock Estate, by J.A. Picton.” Academy, no. 205: (1876): 330–31.
A positive review, stating that this book is an example of a new type of local history which is growing in popularity. Although he enjoys the author’s style, the narrative is fragmented at times.
COURTNEY, W. PRIDEAUX.“Mullyon: Its History, Scenery, and Antiquities, by E.G. Harvey and B.A. Vicar.” Academy, no. 206: (1876): 354–55.
Review states the volume is written with sprightliness and vivacity and is a pleasure to read.
WHEATLEY, HENRY B.“Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People and Its Places, Vol. II by Walter Thornbury.” Academy, 1, no. 217: (1876): 6–7.
Despite the fact that the book does not meet reviewer’s criteria for what a good history of London should consists of, he still finds the work extremely entertaining and full of anecdote.
DAVIS, ISRAEL.“Sketches of Anglo-Jewish History, by James Picciotto.” Academy, no. 204: (1876): 304–5.
Review states that the book is written as a series of sketches, rather than a narrative, which makes it more readable.
HOSACK, JOHN.“THE CASKET LETTERS AT HATFIELD, by Mr. Froude.” Academy, no. 223: (1876): 163–64.
Article provides a description of the documents and how they are useful to historians.
HORWOOD, A. J.“The Constitutional History of England, in Its Origin and Development, by William Stubbs.” Academy, no. 199: (1876): 187–89.
Review states this book will be a standard work of reference for the subject. The review praises the author for meticulously compiling the work and citing so many authorities.
GOLDSMID, F. J.“The District of Bakarganj, Its History and Statistics, by H. Beveridge.” Academy, no. 237: (1876): 493–94.
Review judges that, although this is an interesting topic, the book is written more for government officials than the general audience.
KEBBEL, T. E.“The History of England during the Reign of Queen Anne, by Frederick William Wyon.” Academy, no. 206: (1876): 352–54.
Review praises the author for providing an easy- to-read narrative that is detailed and methodically arranged.
GOLDSMID, F. J.“The History of India from the Earliest Ages, by J. Talboys Wheeler.” Academy, no. 205: (1876): 327–28.
Reviewer considers this volume to be a very readable account of Islamic power. It is systematically arranged and the author deserves great credit for giving a new tone to a dry but important theme.
SAINSBURY, W. NOEL.“The History of New Sweden, by Israel Acrelius, Translated by W.M. Reynolds.” Academy, no. 241: (1876): 581.
Review discusses the various historical societies in America and focuses on the recent publication of the New Sweden historical society.
“THE ROMANS OF THE DANUBE, by Prince Demetrius Ion Ghica of Roumania.” Academy, no. 233: (1876): 408–9.
Review describes that this essay is well worth reading for those with an interest in the topic.
POOLE, STANLEY LANE.“The Seventh Great Oriental Monarchy: Or, the Geography, History, and Antiquities of the Sassanian or New Persian Empire, by George Rawlinson.” Academy, no. 208: (1876): 402–3.
Although this is a lengthy narrative, the reviews find it to lack style and historical analysis.
PAULI, R.“THE SOCIETY FOR HANSEATIC HISTORY.” Academy, no. 212: (1876): 510.
Article discusses a meeting of the historical society convened to discuss the historical publications produced by the society.
BRANDRETH, E. L.“THIRD SESSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ORIENTALISTS, ST. PETERSBURG, 1876.” Academy, no. 229: (1876): 315–16.
Article provides a detailed account of the conference, including the findings each scholar presented and the reception from the rest of the congress.
WHEATLEY, HENRY B.“Tobacco: Its History and Associations, Including an Account of the Plant, and Its Manufacture; with Its Modes of Use in All Ages and Countries, by F.W. Fairholt.” Academy, no. 224: (1876): 181–82.
Review gives a summary of the book and notes that the subject is interesting and the coverage good.
WARNER, GEO F.“The History of the Norman Conquest of England, by Edward A. Freeman.” Academy, no. 225: (26 August 1876): 203–4.
Review of volume 5 notes that, like the volumes before it, the book contains a mass of information and is indispensable to students of the period.
CHESTER, JOSEPH LEMUEL.“A Critical History of the Late American War, by A. Mahan.” Academy, no. 264: (1877): 451–52.
Review criticizes the author’s knowledge of war as being purely theoretical; finds the book unpatriotic and an offensive contribution to the history of this period.
WILSON, C. W.“A History of Cavalry from the Earliest Times, with Lessons for the Future, by Lieut. Colonel George T. Denison.” Academy, no. 279: (1877): 239–40.
Review states that the book is a valuable addition to our military literature and that its historical analysis is particularly instructive.
BUND, J. W. WILLIS.“A History of Crime in England, Illustrating the Changes of the Laws in the Progress of Civilisation, Vol. II, by Luke Owen.” Academy, no. 250: (1877): 131–32.
Review is disappointed in the work and, although Bund appreciates Owen’s hard work, he judges that the author could have produced a better narrative.
MONOD, G.“A History of France, by G.W. Kitchin.” Academy, no. 273: (1877): 84–85.
Despite the lack of original research, the review finds the book very correct and its conclusions generally in harmony with the latest and most trustworthy work.
POCOCK, NICHOLAS.“An Introduction to the History of the Successive Revisions of the Book of Common Prayer, by James Parker and Son.” Academy, no. 277: (1877): 183–84.
Review states the author has provided a detailed and in-depth history of the subject.
SAINTSBURY, GEORGE.“History of French Literature, Vol. I, by Henri Van Laun.” Academy, no. 255: (1877): 241–42.
Although the reviewer commends the author for taking up this subject, they find this to be an inadequate history of French literature.
GOLDSMID, F. J.“History of the Organisation, Equipment, and War Services of the Regiment of Bengal Artillery, Compiled from Published Works, Official Records, and Various Private Sources, by Francis W. Stubbs.” Academy, 12, no. 270: (1877): 6.
Review states that the book will be valuable to the historian because of its specific topic.
POOLE, STANLEY LANE.“HISTORY OF THE TULUNI DYNASTY IN EGYPT AND SYRIA, by F. Wustenfeld and E.T. Rogers.” Academy, no. 286: (1877): 403–4.
Review finds the books to be valuable contributions to the history of the east. However, Poole judges that they read more as war records than as an analysis of social conditions of the time.
CARTWRIGHT, J. J.“Numismata Cromwelliana; or, the Medallic History of Oliver Cromwell, Illustrated by His Coins, Medals, and Seals, by Henry W. Henfrey.” Academy, no. 275: (1877): 150–51.
Review judges this is an interesting and original history and documentation of the coins of Oliver Cromwell.
STRACHEY, G.“RECENT WORKS ON GERMAN HISTORY, by Arnold Gaedeke; Karl Theodor Heigel; Leben Und Wirken Friedrich August, Freiherrn von Hardenburg; Adolf Beer.” Academy, no. 252: (1877): 179–80.
Review examines multiple books on German history but lacks any critical commentary on them.
DRUMMOND, ROBERT B.“Servetus and Calvin; a Study of an Important Epoch in the Early History of the Reformation, by R. Willis.” Academy, no. 285: (1877): 376–77.
Reviewer judges that the author has produced a valuable narrative from which students of the reformation will benefit.
CHESSON, F. W.“South Africa, Past and Present; a Short History of the European Settlements at the Cape, by John Noble.” Academy, no. 271: (1877): 27–28.
While the reviewer admires the author’s accuracy and impartiality they feel the author could have been more didactic.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“The Childhood of the English Nation; or, the First Beginnings of English History, by Ella S. Armitage.” Academy, no. 249: (1877): 111–12.
Reviewer is impressed by the author’s simple and concise style and judges that this book will be useful to educators of history.
POCOCK, NICHOLAS.“The History, Art, and Palaeography of the Manuscript Styled ‘The Utrecht Psalter.’, by Walter de Gray Birch.” Academy, no. 271: (1877): 28–29.
Reviewer is disappointed in the work and judges the book to be ill arranged and lacking style and correct grammar.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“The History of the Struggle for Parliamentary Government in England, by Andrew Bisset.” Academy, no. 256: (1877): 267–69.
Reviewer is disappointed in the work and judges that it lacks historical analysis and is ill arranged.
MORRIS, WILLIAM O’CONNOR.“The Invasions of England: A History of the Past, with Lessons for the Future, by Captain H.M. Hozier.” Academy, no. 263: (1877): 428–30.
While the reviewer praises the first part of the book, he is disappointed in the second part, which attempts to draw lessons from past events.
“Cassell’s History of the United States,.” Academy, no. 266: (9 June 1877): 506–7.
Review commends the author (Edmund Ollier) for putting in the time and effort to create such an impartial and truthful work. Vol. II, published by Cassell, Peter, and Gilpin.
GOLDSMID, F. J.“The History of India, as Told by Its Own Historians, by Sir H.M. Elliot, Edited by John Dowson.” Academy, no. 279: (8 September 1877): 236–37.
Review of volume 7 finds it to be on the whole an interesting and valuable collection which is well arranged and maintains the same high standards as the previous volumes. Initial volume reviewed 1869/12/1 and other volumes are covered in 1873, 1874 and 1875.
WARR, GEORGE C.“A Compendium of the Philosophy of Ancient History, by Rev. H. Formby.” Academy, no. 335: (1878): 328–29.
Review explains that, although this book is a remarkable Christian history from the Roman Catholic perspective, it lacks evidence and analysis.
COURTNEY, W. P.“A History of England in the Eighteenth Century, by W.E.H. Lecky.” Academy, no. 301: (1878): 112–14.
Review commends the author for his work and states this book will take a high place among other historical works of the period.
BOASE, CHARLES WILLIAM.“A History of Greece, from Its Conquest by the Romans to the Present Time, B.C. 146 to A.D. 1864, by George Finlay.” Academy, no. 303: (1878): 158–59.
Second Notice.
BOASE, C. W.“A History of Greece, from Its Conquest by the Romans to the Present Time, B.C. 146 to A.D, by George Finlay.” Academy, no. 302: (1878): 135–36.
Review is a detailed summary of the book’s contents, providing little critical commentary about the narrative or the author.
ELLIS, R.“A History of Roman Literature, from the Earliest Period to the Death of Marcus Aurelius, by Charles Thomas Cruttwell.” Academy, no. 299: (1878): 79.
Review is impressed by the book’s index and considers it an admirable work of reference.
AXON, WILLIAM E. A.“A History of the Witches of Renfrewshire, by Alex Gardner (Paisley).” Academy, no. 327: (1878): 130.
Although this reprinted book contains intriguing subject matter, the reviewer finds the material to be disorganized and miscellaneously arranged.
RAINE, J.“Celtic Scotland: A History of Ancient Alban, by William F. Skene.” Academy, no. 328: (1878): 159–60.
Reviewer thinks highly of the author and observes that historians of his calibre are few.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“Chapters of Early English Church History, by William Bright.” Academy, no. 325: (1878): 81–82.
Review finds the narrative remarkable and is impressed with the number of facts and extent of evidence found throughout.
CHESSON, F. W.“Early History of the Colony of Victoria, from Its Discovery to Its Establishment as a Self-Governing Province of the British Empire, by Francis Peter Labilliere.” Academy, no. 330: (1878): 211–12.
Review judges that the two volumes contain a mass of information that colonists will find useful. However, the inclusion of so many extracts from original sources makes the narrative unnecessarily lengthy.
BAILEY, JOHN EGLINGTON.“East Cheshire: Past and Present; or, a History of the Hundred of Macclesfield in the County Palatine of Chester, by J.P. Earwaker.” Academy, no. 336: (1878): 352.
Review describes the work as a well-researched local history.
ROBINSON, CHARLES J.“Gleanings from the Municipal and Cathedral Records Relative to the History of the City of Exeter, by Rev. William Campbell.” Academy, no. 328: (1878): 156.
Review observes that, while the work contains some useful information, it calls for no special remark.
POCOCK, NICHOLAS.“History of the Church of England from the Abolition of the Roman Jurisdiction, by Richard Watson Dixon.” Academy, no. 302: (1878): 140–41.
Review finds fault with many aspects of the book, especially that the historian has an inadequate application of character. A later volume is reviewed in 1881.
HEWLETT, HENRY G.“History of the Life and Reign of Richard the Third, by James Gairdner.” Academy, no. 318: (1878): 502–3.
While the reviewer considers the work well-researched, it is not well-written.
POCOCK, NICHOLAS.“History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, by Rev. J.H. Merle D’Aubigne.” Academy, 14, no. 322: (1878): 3–4.
Earlier volumes reviewed by Pocock in 1875 and 1876.
OXENHAM, H. N.“HOFFMANN’S HISTORY OF THE INQUISITION, by Fridolin Hoffman.” Academy, no. 323: (1878): 29–31.
Review criticizes the author and judges that he is not a historian, but rather a publicist . Although Hoffman has every right to publish a narrative in this manner he should not have titled the book a history.
HEWLETT, HENRY G.“Materials for a History of the Reign of Henry VII, by Rev. William Campbell.” Academy, no. 328: (1878): 156–57.
A negative review that states the documents collected have no historical worth and that Campbell appears to have inadequate training as an editor.
MARTIN, A. TRICE.“Some Account of the Parish of Ashbury in Berkshire: Its History, Antiquities, &c, Rev. Henry Miller.” Academy, no. 332: (1878): 260–61.
Review discusses the significance of the topic but offers little critical commentary.
GAIRDNER, JAMES.“The Constitutional History of England in Its Origin and Development, by William Stubbs.” Academy, no. 309: (1878): 291–92.
Review judges the work to be invaluable and observes that the author has thoroughly surveyed the topic.
BRESSLAU, H.“THE EIGHTH MEETING OF THE HANSEATIC HISTORICAL UNION AT GOTTINGEN, 1878, (By ?).” Academy, no. 327: (1878): 140–41.
Discussion of the meetings held by students and professors of history in Germany. It explains what the society is and why they meet.
BOASE, C. W.“The History of Rome, by Wilhelm Ihne.” Academy, no. 326: (1878): 104–5.
While the review provides a detailed summary of the volume, and appears to agree with the author’s argument, it offers little critical commentary.
MARKHAM, CLEMENTS R.“The History of the Indian Navy (1613-1863), by Charles Rathbone Low.” Academy, no. 306: (1878): 225–26.
Review considers the book a thorough and complete narrative full of detail.
MARZIALS, THEO.“The Troubadours: A History of Provencal Life and Literature in the Middle Ages, by Francis Hueffer.” Academy, no. 319: (1878): 523–24.
Review finds the book to be a capable and trustworthy authority on the subject.
COTTON, JAS S.“Wykehamica: A History of Winchester College and Commoners, from the Foundation to the Present Day, H.C. Adams.” Academy, no. 346: (1878): 577–78.
Review find the book to be lacking in historical analysis and judges that it is incomplete in providing a picture of life at the college.
WHITMEE, S. J.“An Account of the Polynesian Race: Its Origin and Migrations, and the Ancient History of the Hawaiian People, by Abraham Fornander.” Academy, 13, no. 296: (5 January 1878): 1–2.
This is volume 1. Mostly concerned with the question of racial origins. Fornander is Circuit Judge of the Island of Maui, and has learned the language. Publisher is Trubner. Vol 2 is reviewed 1881/2/26.
POOLE, STANLEY LANE.“HISTORY OF ARAB CIVILISATION, by Alfred von Kremer.” Academy, no. 300: (2 February 1878): 92–94.
Review of a book in German. First volume (reviewed 1875/7/17) was about the Muslim State; this second volume addresses the history of the people considered as families and societies. Critical of the author’s ‘power of arrangement and condensation’. but he is very learned. Publisher is Braumuller of Vienna. Continued in a second notice 1878/3/16.
JOHNSON, A. H.“History of the English People, by John Richard Green.” Academy, no. 301: (9 February 1878): 115–17.
The review of Volume 1 highly recommends the book; it is by far one the most graphic sketches of English History, despite the few errors and inaccuracies the narrative contains. Describes the work as an ‘expansion’ of Green’s 1874 Short History.
SAYCE, A. H.“The History of Antiquity.” Academy, no. 304: (2 March 1878): 184.
Volume 1 of Duncker’s work is welcomed, but his lack of philological knowledge weakens his account of this recently-discovered history. Translated from the German of Prof. max Duncker by Evelyn Abbott. Publisher is Bentley.
POOLE, STANLEY LANE.“HISTORY OF ARAB CIVILISATION, by Alfred von Kremer.” Academy, no. 306: (16 March 1878): 228–30.
Second notice (see 1878/2/2) of Kremer’s second volume. First volume was reviewed 1875/7/17.
GAIRDNER, JAMES.“History of the English People, by John Richard Green.” Academy, no. 314: (11 May 1878): 405–7.
Although the book under review (Vol. 2) is a result of a larger survey and more mature reflection than Green’s popular work of 1874, Gairdner does not find it to be much of an improvement.
EDWARDS, AMELIA B.“A History of Egypt under the Pharaohs, Derived Entirely from the Monuments, by Henry Brugsch-Bey.” Academy, no. 373: (1879): 557–59.
Review finds the work to be undoubtedly the most important contribution yet made towards a scholarly and trustworthy history. However, the translation of the volume is not very good.
ROGERS, JAMES E. THOROLD.“A History of Our Own Times, from the Accession of Queen Victoria to the Berlin Congress, by Justin McCarthy.” Academy, no. 357: (1879): 205–6.
Review descries the book as honest and healthy, and states that it is an unbiased narrative of modern history.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“A History of the Church of England, by T.B. Boultbee.” Academy, no. 394: (1879): 366–67.
Although the reviewer is impressed by the book’s opening, his admiration does not extend to the remainder of the book.
SANDAY, W.“EARLY CHRISTIAN HISTORY, by Dr. Theodore Keim; Dr. Karl Wieseler; Adolf Harnack.” Academy, no. 372: (1879): 534–35.
Review provides a survey of three works on the subject of early Christian history.
FITZGERALD, DAVID.“History of Ireland: The Heroic Period, by Standish O’Grady.” Academy, no. 379: (1879): 97–98.
Reviewer is disappointed with the work and finds the volume does not include enough historical narrative.
CHESTER, JOSEPH LEMUEL.“The Book of Dumbartonshire: A History of the County, Burghs, Parishes, and Lands, Memoirs of Families, and Notices of Industries Carried on in the Lennox District, by Joseph Irving.” Academy, no. 381: (1879): 132–33.
Review states the book contains a smooth narrative and a concise history which will be of interest to a general audience.
GOLDSMID, F. J.“The History of Afghanistan, from the Earliest Period to the Outbreak of the War in 1878, by Colonel G.B. Malleson.” Academy, no. 349: (1879): 21–22.
Reviewer praises the book as a tour de force, stating that it exhibits a clear, appropriate and modern style.
HAMILTON, H. C.“The History of the County of Monaghan, by Evelyn Philip Shirley.” Academy, no. 364: (1879): 363–64.
Review praises the well-researched work for its many interesting details on the subject.
CHEETHAM, S.“The History of the Reformation in Germany and Switzerland Chiefly, by K.R. Hagenbach.” Academy, no. 375: (1879): 25–26.
The review commends the author for his neutral position and well-written work; while the translation is good on the whole, there is room for criticism of some vocabulary choices.
ROGERS, JAMES E. THOROLD.“The Industrial History of the United States, by Albert S. Bolles.” Academy, no. 363: (1879): 337–38.
Review judges the book to have great merit and value, particularly to the people of the United States.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“AN EARLY TRACT AGAINST THE BOOK MONOPOLY.” Academy, no. 355: (22 February 1879): 168.
A letter to the editor on the history of the publication of the English bible, referring to a rare Civil War pamphlet.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“History of the English People, by J.R. Green.” Academy, no. 365: (3 May 1879): 381.
Reviews Vol. 3 of Green’s longer work. Admires Green’s historical imagination but discusses the ‘grave defects’ at length. Somewhat condescending.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“A Contemporary History of Affairs in Ireland from 1641 to 1652, by J.T. Gilbert.” Academy, no. 402: (1880): 40.
[Second Notice] Review judges that the volume will be useful to both the general reader and the historian.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“A Contemporary History of Affairs in Ireland from 1641 to 1652, Edited by J.T. Gilbert.” Academy, no. 420: (1880): 379.
Review judges the volume now under review as useful to both the average reader and the historian.
TOZER, H. F.“A History of Ancient Geography among the Greeks and Romans, from the Earliest Ages to the Fall of the Roman Empire, by E.H. Bunbury.” Academy, no. 413: (1880): 244–45.
Review is impressed with the author’s analytical abilities and judges the work to be an honour to English scholarship.
WELLDON, J. E. C.“A History of Classical Greek Literature, by J.P. Mahaffy.” Academy, no. 429: (1880): 57–58.
While the reviewer was initially excited to have a book on the subject, he finds the analysis itself disappointing.
WELLDON, J. E. C.“A History of Classical Greek Literature, by J.P. Mahaffy.” Academy, no. 428: (1880): 37–38.
[Second Notice] Although the reviewer states the author writes in clear and easy style, they feel he did not write a very good history.
ROGERS, JAMES E. THOROLD.“A History of England, from the Conclusion of the Great War in 1815, by Spencer Walpole.” Academy, no. 421: (1880): 395–96.
Review finds the book to be a solid contrition to the political literature of modern England. It is practical and useful to the highest degree.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“A History of Our Own Times, by Justin McCarthy.” Academy, no. 440: (1880): 251–52.
While the review commends the author for writing an interesting narrative which appeals to a general audience, Gardiner nevertheless criticizes McCarthy’s historical analysis.
COURTNEY, W. P.“A History of the Reign of Queen Anne, by John Hill Burton.” Academy, no. 403: (1880): 57–58.
Although there are many errors in the book, Courtney has chosen to focus on its positive aspects, such as the author’s vast research and original conclusions.
COURTNEY, W. P.“A History of the Reign of Queen Anne, by John Hill Burton.” Academy, no. 405: (1880): 98–99.
[Second Notice] Although the reviewer has considerable respect for the author, Courtney nevertheless states that this particular volume is filled with errors in facts and dates.
COTTON, JAS S.“A Short History of India, and of the Frontier States of Afghanistan, Nipal, and Burmah, by J. Talboys Wheeler.” Academy, no. 416: (1880): 297–98.
Review notes that, while the author is extremely knowledgeable about the subject, Wheeler is unable to convey these facts in an easy to read style.
FITZGERALD, DAVID.“EARLY IRISH HISTORY, by Standish O’Grady; James Bonwick.” Academy, no. 414: (1880): 264.
Review finds this volume more interesting than its predecessor; (however he finds some references to be incorrect).
LEGGE, JAMES.“History of Corea, Ancient and Modern; with Description of Manners and Customs, Language and Geography, by Rev. John Ross.” Academy, no. 404: (1880): 80–81.
Review judges that, while the style is not brilliant, the narrative is clear and straightforward.
LESLIE, T. E. C.“History of Political Economy in Europe, by Jerome-Adolphe Blanque.” Academy, no. 439: (1880): 231.
Review provides a short explanation of the branches of economic history. It also states this particular work should be studied for the inquiries conducted and not as an authority on the subject.
STALLYBRASS, W. C.“History of the Mongols, by Henry H. Howorth.” Academy, no. 415: (1880): 281–82.
Although the author is a pioneer in the field, the reviewer does not find the present volume to be satisfactory, despite the wealth of information it contains. See reviews of other volumes in 1876 and 1889.
WICKHAM, WILLIAM.“History of the Zulu War and Its Origin, by Frances E. Colenso.” Academy, no. 418: (1880): 335–36.
Review praises the work as the fairest, most complete, and most valuable work on the subject.
BOSANQUET, B.“MR. GROTE AND PROF. SCHOMANN.” Academy, no. 412: (1880): 236.
Article offers a discussion of two historians’ perspectives on Athenian history and then compares their conclusions.
CREIGHTON, M.“Six Lectures on the History of German Thought from the Seven Years’ War to Goethe’s Death, by Karl Hillebrand.” Academy, no. 443: (1880): 304.
Review praises the author for knowing his audience and presenting the information accordingly; the lectures provide a thorough outline to those unfamiliar with the topic and also offer new information to those well versed in it.
COURTNEY, W. P.“The Early History of Charles James Fox, G.O. Trevelyan.” Academy, no. 443: (1880): 303–4.
Reviewer thinks that those who are familiar with the social history and political struggles of the early years of George’s reign will find this a delightful read.
SCOTT, EDWARD J. L.“The Life of John Milton: Narrated in Connexion with the Political, Ecclesiastical, and Literary History of His Times, by David Masson.” Academy, no. 412: (1880): 225–26.
While the reviewer is impressed with the analysis of Milton’s life, he is disappointed with the lack of historical context provided.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“History of the English People, J.R. Green.” Academy, no. 427: (10 July 1880): 19.
Review of Vol. 4 again praises the author for his historical imagination. He has the ability to fuse together political, social and religious movements into a single narrative, but his work is plagued by inaccuracy.
CHESTER, JOSEPH LEMUEL.“East Cheshire, Past and Present; or, a History of the Hundred of Macclesfield, by J. P. Earwaker.” Academy, no. 441: (16 October 1880): 269.
Review praises the policy of issuing local history in quarto format. Notes that few but ‘residential subscribers’ will purchase copies of county histories. Printed for the Author.
STRACHEY, GEORGE.“A History of Modern Europe, by C.A. Fyffe.” Academy, no. 461: (1881): 163–64.
While the book is limited to the history of military events in Europe, Strachey judges that Fyffe’s vigorous style is useful in writing on this subject.
MORFILL, WILLIAM R.“A HISTORY OF SLAVONIC LITERATURES, by A.N. Pipin and V.D. Spasovich.” Academy, no. 462: (1881): 184–85.
Review finds that the volume offers a valuable analysis and states that its only deficiency is that it omits a discussion of Russian literature.
WHEATLEY, HENRY B.“Chapters in the History of Old St. Paul’s, by W. Sparrow Simpson.” Academy, no. 469: (1881): 315.
Review praises the work and states that the book is full of fresh information, treated in such a manner that it can be read from cover to cover.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“English Studies, or Essays in English History and Literature, by J.S. Brewer.” Academy, no. 481: (1881): 61–62.
Reviewer commends the author and highlights significant contributions these essays make to the study of English history.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“GINDELY’S HISTORY OF THE THIRTY YEARS’ WAR, by Anton Gindely.” Academy, no. 483: (1881): 101.
While the work is not well-written, the author’s thorough research and analysis make it a worthy book.
EDWARDS, AMELIA B.“History of Ancient Egypt, by George Rawlinson.” Academy, no. 483: (1881): 99–100.
Review finds that, while this was a valiant effort on the author’s part, the book required more research and analysis.
DOUGLAS, ROBERT K.“History of China, by Demetrius Charles Boulger.” Academy, no. 471: (1881): 349–50.
Review judges the work as well worthy of careful study by those interested in the history of China.
FITZGERALD, DAVID.“History of Ireland: Critical and Philosophical, by Standish O’Grady.” Academy, no. 492: (1881): 270–71.
Review explains that this work covers much of the same material as the author’s previous book and states that, like its predecessor, it is excellent.
BRADLEY, JOHN W.“History of Painting, Ancient, Early Christian, and Mediaeval, Woltmann and Woermann, Edited by Prof. Sidney Colvin.” Academy, no. 455: (1881): 68–69.
Although the review criticizes the author for replicating the same kinds of mistakes as other art writers, the review still recommends the book.
POCOCK, NICHOLAS.“History of the Church of England from the Abolition of the Roman Jurisdiction, by Richard Watson Dixon.” Academy, no. 462: (1881): 183–84.
Review finds fault with many aspects of the book, especially that the historian has an inadequate application of character. An earlier volume was reviewed in 1878.
“History of the Queen’s City of Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade; with Accounts of the City of Edinburgh and Midlothian Rifle Association, the Scottish Twenty Club, &c, by William Stephen.” Academy, no. 489: (1881): 211–12.
Review commends the author’s work by stating that a history of this brigade is long overdue. Also, the review considers the book well-researched and written in an enthusiastic style.
FREEMAN, EDWARD A.“Introduction to the Study of English History, by Samuel R. Gardiner and J.Bass Mullinger.” Academy, no. 489: (1881): 209–10.
Review commends both authors for their contribution, noting that even those already familiar with English history will find this work of great value.
FITZGERALD, DAVID.“Keating’s History of Ireland, by P.W. Joyce.” Academy, no. 459: (1881): 128.
Review is highly critical of the work; states that it is not a history but rather a collection of barbaric traditions.
WARNER, GEO F.“Materials for the History of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Edited by James Craigie Robertson.” Academy, no. 461: (1881): 166–67.
Review finds the book satisfactory and the text well edited.
FYFFE, C. A.“MR. STRACHEY ON MR. FYFFE’S ‘HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE.’, George Strachey and Charles Alan Fyffe.” Academy, no. 463: (1881): 209.
Article consists of a dialogue between the two historians, where Fyffe responds to Strachey ’s criticism. (See Strachey’s review in an earlier issue).
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“PELAYO’S ‘HISTORY OF THE SPANISH HERETICS.’, by M. Menendez Pelayo.” Academy, no. 473: (1881): 388.
Review finds this well-researched second volume as indispensable as the first and recommends the volume to anyone interested in the subject.
WARR, GEORGE C.“Rome and Carthage: The Punic Wars. ‘Epochs of Ancient History.’, by R. Bosworth Smith.” Academy, no. 486: (1881): 155.
Review praises the author’s lively style, and states the book is well suited to young students.
WARR, GEORGE C.“STUDIES IN ROMAN HISTORY, by Paul Devaux.” Academy, no. 497: (1881): 360.
Review discusses many of the details of the narrative yet does not include much critical commentary.
CONWAY, W. M.“THE FIRST PRINTED BOOK KNOWN.” Academy, no. 474: (1881): 413–14.
An article about 15th-century block-books printed by Henricus ex Pomerio or Van den Bogaert (Prior of Groenendael).
GIBSON, ALEXANDER.“The Haigs of Bemersyde: A Family History, by John Russell.” Academy, no. 499: (1881): 395.
Review finds this work to be an excellent specimen of family history. The author has been careful to separate fact from tradition, and to write within the social and political context of the period.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“THE HISTORY OF THE LAW OF PROPERTY, by Prof. G. de Azcarate.” Academy, no. 459: (1881): 130–31.
Review finds the work to be remarkably good; well-researched and well organized.
CHESTER, JOSEPH LEMUEL.“The History of Wallingford, in the County of Berks, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Present Time, by John Kirby Hedges, J.P., Berks and Oxen.” Academy, no. 501: (1881): 428–29.
Review finds this book densely packed with information; however, because the author includes all these details, it will not appeal to a general audience.
ROBINSON, CHARLES J.“The Life of Sir Rowland Hill, K.C.B., D.C.L., and the History of Penny Postage, by Sir Rowland Hill and His Nephew George Birkbeck Hill.” Academy, no. 454: (1881): 39–40.
Review heartily welcomes these volumes and finds the present one to be an instructive and modern biography.
BROWNING, OSCAR.“The Political, Social, and Literary History of Germany, by Rev. Dr. Cobham Brewer.” Academy, no. 496: (1881): 341–42.
Review acts more as a warning to students to avoid this book, finding that it is filled with inaccuracies.
WHITMEE, S. J.“An Account of the Polynesian Race: Its Origin and Migrations, and the Ancient History of the Hawaiian People to the Times of Kamehameha I, by Abraham Fornander.” Academy, no. 460: (26 February 1881): 147–48.
Review of Volume 2 finds this the more useful of the two volumes and stresses the difficulty of working with oral accounts of a people’s past. . See 1878/1/5 for Vol 1.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“A Guide to Modern English History, by W. Cory.” Academy, no. 546: (1882): 288–89.
While the book provides sturdy common sense and a keenness of observation, the reviewer finds it an inadequate guide for a novice historian.
GAIRDNER, JAMES.“A History of Agriculture and Prices in England from the Year after the Oxford Parliament (1259) to the Commencement of the Continental War (1793), by James E. Thorold Rogers.” Academy, no. 520: (1882): 277–78.
Review praises the work for its abundance of facts and describes it as an indispensable book on social and economic history.
STOKES, MARGARET.“A Short History of the Kingdom of Ireland, by Charles George Walpole.” Academy, 22, no. 530: (1882): 4.
Reviewer is unimpressed with this textbook-style work and finds that the volume lacks original research and proper references. In addition, the book is full of inaccuracies.
FITCH, J. G.“An Introduction to the History of Educational Theories, Oscar Browning.” Academy, 21, no. 505: (1882): 2–3.
Review explains that this volume is intended for teachers to learn more about the history of their profession. The reviewer believes that the work is full of facts but will also intrigue readers to learn more on the subject.
NOBLE, JAMES ASHCROFT.“Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles, by Daniel Hack Tuke.” Academy, no. 540: (1882): 180.
Review highly praises the work and states it is well-researched, well-written and will appeal to both the scholar and the general audience.
RICHARDS, FRANKLIN T.“Chronological Tables of Greek History, by Carl Peter.” Academy, no. 535: (1882): 97.
Review finds this translation of the book useful to the expert, however Richards fears that it will only serve as a temptation for students to neglect the original authors.
DOUGLAS, ROBERT K.“History of China, by Demetrius Charles Boulger.” Academy, no. 528: (1882): 427–28.
Review commends the author for his management of a difficult subject and judges that the book leaves nothing to be desired.
MIDDLETON, J. HENRY.“History of Florence, by Charles Yriarte.” Academy, no. 551: (1882): 373–74.
Review explains that the volume mostly contains biographical sketches of prominent Florentines. It also states that the work is well illustrated.
WARR, GEORGE C.“History of Rome, by Wilhelm Ihne.” Academy, no. 536: (1882): 112–13.
Review finds this book to be accurate, well organized, and composed in a clear style.
LEE, S. L.“JEWS IN ENGLAND BEFORE 1643, by Prof. Gardiner.” Academy, no. 515: (1882): 194.
The review offers evidence that Jews lived in England during this period and requests further information from readers on the subject.
SAYCE, A. H.“Max Duncker’s History of Antiquity, by Max Duncker (Translated by E. Abbott).” Academy, no. 554: (1882): 426–27.
Review highly praises both the author and translator of the work. The review is impressed by the book’s contents as well as the style it is written in.
LEE, S. L.“MERTON COLLEGE AND THE JEWS (from the Warden, Pen of Mr. Brodrick).” Academy, no. 541: (1882): 206.
Article discusses a paper written on the subject, focused on Oxford in the medieval period.
RHYS, JOHN.“Origins of English History, by Charles Elton.” Academy, 21, no. 505: (1882): 1–2.
Review gives high praise for this book, stating that it will prove to be one of the most important to have appeared in the country for many years.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“Studies in English History, by James Gairdner and James Spedding.” Academy, no. 508: (1882): 56.
Review notes that students will gladly hail this collection of well-researched essays which address many valuable topics in English history.
SAYCE, A. H.“The History of Antiquity, by Max Duncker.” Academy, no. 519: (1882): 261.
Review finds this volume, which discusses the Baktrians, Medes and Persians, to be eminently readable and believes it should become a standard English work on antiquity.
EDKINS, JOSEPH.“THE HISTORY OF OPIUM IN CHINA, by Dr. Bretschneider.” Academy, no. 552: (1882): 398.
Article discusses the origin of opium in the East, it also references some upcoming publications on the subject.
DOWDEN, EDWARD.“The Literary History of England in the End of the Eighteenth and Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, by Mrs. Oliphant.” Academy, no. 526: (1882): 387–88.
Review finds that while the book is well-written it presents no new information on the topic; nor does it add insight to previously examined issues.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“Wyclif’s Place in History, by Montagu Burrows.” Academy, no. 522: (1882): 313–14.
Review states that students will benefit from this volume that evokes interest in the career and writings of Wyclif.
COURTNEY, W. P.“History of England in the Eighteenth Century.” Academy, no. 523: (13 May 1882): 331–32.
Review discusses how the author’s perspective on England’s difficulties with the American colonies differs from previous historians’ and compliments Lecky’s skill in bringing together all the sources on the subject. W.E.H. Lecky, History of England in the Eighteenth Century, Longmans.
LITTLEDALE, RICHARD F.“The Reformation of the Church of England: Its History, Principles, and Results, by Rev. John Henry Blunt.” Academy, no. 538: (26 August 1882): 143–44.
A favourable review of Vol. 2. First volume was published 1869, and meanwhile others have entered the field. Publisher is Rivingtons.
ACTON.“A History of the Papacy during the Period of the Reformation, by M. Creighton.” Academy, no. 553: (9 December 1882): 407–9.
‘This history,’ says Lord Acton of Mandell Creighton, is ‘told ... with a fullness and accuracy unusual in works which are the occupation of a lifetime, and prodigious in volumes which are but the prelude to an introduction, and have been composed in the intervals of severer duty.’ Praises the scholarship while disagreeing with the ‘intentional drawbacks’ of the interpretation. Publisher is Longman. See also review of vols 3 & 4, 1887/7/16.
WHEATLEY, HENRY B.“A History of London, by W.J. Loftie.” Academy, no. 578: (1883): 375–76.
Review finds this book to be of the greatest value to anyone interested in the subject.
MACDONELL, G. P.“A History of the Criminal Law of England, by Sir James Fitzjames Stephen.” Academy, no. 573: (1883): 285–86.
Although this is a detailed and comprehensive history fit for a professional, review believes it will be of interest to a general audience as well.
CONWAY, W. MARTIN.“A History of Wood-Engraving, by G.E. Woodberry.” Academy, no. 569: (1883): 226–27.
While the book contains many errors, the review finds that its overall excellence more than counterbalances them.
SIMPSON, W.“Fire Fountains: The Kingdom of Hawaii, Its Volcanoes, and the History of Its Missions, by C.F. Cumming.” Academy, no. 558: (1883): 22.
Review describes the book as more of a geographical sketch based on observation than a history. The review offers little other critical commentary.
FAGAN, HENRY STUART.“Four Years of Irish History, 1845-49: A Sequel to ‘Young Ireland.’, by Sir Charles Gavan Duffy.” Academy, no. 565: (1883): 145–46.
Review explains that the volume mostly centers around the famine and judges that readers will not take interest in anything else the book offers.
BROWN, ROBERT.“Newfoundland: The Oldest British Colony Its History, Its Present Position, and Its Prospects in the Future, by Joseph Hatton and Rev. M. Harvey.” Academy, no. 568: (1883): 199.
A mixed review that compliments the book for being well-written, well-researched and nicely illustrated but complains that it is dull and tedious.
BOASE, C. W.“Origines Celticae (a Fragment), and Other Contributions to the History of Britain, by Edwin Guest.” Academy, no. 569: (1883): 214–15.
Review discusses much the author’s work in addition to the one being reviewed. They find this well-edited book abundant with useful references.
EDKINS, JOSEPH.“THE EARLY HISTORY OF COCHIN CHINA.” Academy, no. 598: (1883): 267–68.
Article briefly traces the various dynasties of Cochin China and how they have been documented in early history.
ROUND, J. H.“The History of Norfolk, by R.H. Mason.” Academy, no. 562: (1883): 92–93.
Review commends the author for his diligent collection of materials and states that it is a handsome record of the past. R. H. Mason.
KEANE, A. H.“The History of the Pacific States of North America, by Hubert Howe Bancroft.” Academy, no. 562: (1883): 91–92.
Review compares this work to the author’s previous books. It also commends the author for his fluid style and depth of knowledge on the subject.
HODGETTS, E. A. BRAYLEY.“THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF RUSSIA.” Academy, no. 591: (Spring 1883): 140–41.
Compliments the author on avoiding Russia’s questionable official statistics in compiling his admirable study on the subject. W. Besobrasof, Etudes sur L’Economic Nationale de le Russie, St. Petersburg: Academie Imperial des Sciences.
WALLACE, WILLIAM.“Old and New Edinburgh: Its History, Its People, and Its Places.” Academy, no. 587: (4 August 1883): 73.
Review states that the author’s enthusiasm for his subject matter more than makes up for the book’s failings. James Grant, Old and New Edinburgh: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, Cassells, 3 volumes.
FRIEND, HILDERIC.“Folk-Medicine: A Chapter in the History of Culture.” Academy, no. 588: (11 August 1883): 91–92.
Review says that the book is interesting as a novel but it of little or no value as an academic work. William George Black, Folk-Medicine: a Chapter in the History of Culture, Elliot Stock.
PAYNE, E. J.“History of the Negro Race in America.” Academy, no. 589: (18 August 1883): 107–8.
Review states that while the volume does not contain any new information, the perspective from which it is written will interest a European audience. Suggests that, given the proximity and parallel systems in America, there will be serious racial conflicts in the United States in the coming years. George W. Williams, History of the Negro Race in America, 2 volumes, Putnam, New York.
WERNER, A.“History of the Civil War in America.” Academy, no. 591: (1 September 1883): 138.
Review finds that while the book is a valuable work of reference, it is too detailed to be of interest to a general audience. Furthermore, at this stage only an unbiased account of the war could come from a foreigner, as even the English cannot be so. The Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America, Volume 3, Philadelphia: Porter and Coales; London: Sampson Low.
MARKHAM, CLEMENTS R.“A HISTORY OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.” Academy, no. 592: (8 September 1883): 156–57.
Markham compliments Lopez’s analysis of the colony’s relationship with Spain as a guiding force in the narrative, without which he believes the book would not be nearly as successful. Vincente F. Lopez, Historia de le Republica Argentina su Origen, su Revolucion y su Desarollo Politico hasta 1852, 2 volumes, Buenos Ayres.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“AZCARATE’S HISTORY OF PROPERTY IN EUROPE.” Academy, no. 596: (6 October 1883): 225–26.
Review judges this to be the least historical volume in the series, as it deals mostly with modern legislation. G. de Azacarate, Ensayo Sobre la Historia del Derecho de Propiedad y et su Estado actuel en Europe, Volume 3, Madrid.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“Crowns and Coronations: A History of Regalia.” Academy, no. 597: (13 October 1883): 240–41.
Although the book lacks original research and may not be the most reliable source on the subject, the reviewer believes it may still amuse and instruct many readers. William Jones, Crowns and Coronations: a History of Regalia, Chatto and Windus.
BERNARD, C.“History of Burma; Including Burma Proper, Pegu, Taungu, Tenasserim, and Arakan.” Academy, no. 603: (24 November 1883): 342–43.
Review states the volume will be beneficial to students of Indo-Chinese affairs as it is written in a clear and concise manner. However it is criticized for being too political and failing to make connections with the day to day experience of people and their lives that would make such a history worthwhile. Lt.-Gen. Sir Arthur P. Phayre, History of Burma Proper, Pegu, Taungu, Tenasserim, and Arakan, From the Earliest Times to the Ending of the First War with British India. Trübner.
WATERS, EDMOUND CHESTER.“Some Rough Materials for a History of the Hundred of North Erpingham in the County of Norfolk.” Academy, no. 607: (22 December 1883): 411.
Review says this volume provides a solid foundation of materials for future historians of Norfolk. The author’s extensive research and notes should prove to be very useful should he survive long enough to complete the remainder of the project. Walter Rye, Some Rough Materials for a History of the Hundred of North Erpingham in the County of Norfolk, Part 1, Norwich: C. Goose.
DOUGLAS, ROBERT K.“The Middle Kingdom: A Survey of the Geography, Government, Literature, Social Life, Arts, and History of the Chinese Empire and Its Inhabitants.” Academy, no. 608: (29 December 1883): 428–29.
Review finds that these revised volumes contain much more information than the first edition, including additions in the area of zoology and geography. Praises the author for suggesting the Chinese resist westernization and the pernicious effects it could have on their country. S. Wells Williams, The Middle Kingdom: a Survey of the Geography, Government, Literature, Social Life, Arts, and History of the Chinese Empire and Its Inhabitants, Revised Edition, 2 volumes, W. H. Allen.
TYLER, THOMAS.“Babylonian Life and History.” Academy, no. 648: (1884): 210–11.
While this book is small in size, the review finds it of considerable importance to history in this field. E.A. Wallis Budge, Babylonian Life and History, Religious Tract Society.
WICKSTEED, PHILIP H.“BERGER’S HISTORY OF THE FRENCH BIBLE IN THE MIDDLE AGES.” Academy, no. 647: (1884): 196.
Review commends the author’s labour in compiling the book and offers a detailed summary of its contents. However, the review offers little other critical commentary.
SAYCE, A. H.“KING ARTHUR.” Academy, no. 647: (1884): 202–3.
In response to a previous article on the subject, this one debates and discusses the historical truth behind the legend of King Arthur.
DE HARLEZ, C.“THE ORIGIN OF CHINESE CIVILISATION.” Academy, no. 617: (1884): 153.
Article offers a short discussion of the topic as well as some prominent scholars who are currently researching it.
BENNDORF, OTTO.“A History of Greek Sculpture under Pheidias and His Successors.” Academy, no. 618: (8 March 1884): 173.
The review is largely a summary and has no strong opinions either for or against the book. A.S. Murray, A History of Greek Sculpture Under Pheidias and His Successors, Volume 2, John Murray.
WATERS, EDMOND CHESTER.“Cowdray: The History of a Great English House.” Academy, no. 621: (29 March 1884): 217–18.
Review praises the book as a valuable contribution to the history of Sussex but also states that it could use a better index. Mrs. C. Roundell, Cowdray: the History of a Great English House, Bickers.
ELTON, CHARLES I.“Six Centuries of Work and Wages: The History of English Labour.” Academy, no. 625: (26 April 1884): 287–88.
Review states this book is an ‘honest scholarly attempt to reconstruct the social state of England in the thirteenth century.’ James E. Thorold Rogers, Six Centuries of Work and Wages: the History of English Labour, 2 volumes, Sonnenschein.
MERRY, GEORGE R.“The History of Old Dundee.” Academy, no. 625: (26 April 1884): 290–91.
Review considers this book a ‘valuable contribution to the social and municipal history of Dundee during the last half of the sixteenth century and the first half of the seventeenth century.’ Alexander Maxwell, The History of Old Dundee, Edinburgh: David Douglas.
WATERS, EDMOND CHESTER.“The History of Liddesdale, Eskdale, Ewesdale, Wauchopedale, and the Debateable Land.” Academy, no. 627: (10 May 1884): 324–25.
While the review considers this a well-researched book, it states that it will mostly interest those already connected with the subject through family history. Robert Bruce Armstrong, The History of Liddesdale, Eskdale, Ewesdale, Wauchopedale, and the Debateable Land, Part 1, Edinburgh: David Douglas.
MINTO, W.“Scottish History and Literature to the Period of the Reformation.” Academy, no. 630: (31 May 1884): 377–78.
Review highly praises the work for being well-researched, well organized and written in a methodical style stating that it is nothing short of masterly. John M. Ross, Scottish History and Literature to the Period of the Reformation, Glasgow: Macklehose.
HARRISON, JANE E.“A History of Ancient Sculpture.” Academy, no. 631: (7 June 1884): 408–9.
Review states that the volume is well-researched and the author’s mastery of the German language adds new information on the subject. Lucy M. Mitchell, A History of Ancient Sculpture, Kegan Paul, Trench, and Co.
DOUGLAS, ROBERT K.“History of China.” Academy, no. 632: (14 June 1884): 416–17.
Review finds that this work well-written, accurate and trustworthy. Demetrius Charles Boulger, History of China, Volume 3, W.H. Allen.
ROBINSON, CHARLES J.“A History of Southampton.” Academy, 26, no. 635: (5 July 1884): 3–4.
Review praises both the work itself and its author. It claims that this as an excellent local history. Rev. J. Sylvester Davies, A History of Southampton, Southampton: Gilbert; London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“Nineteen Centuries of Drink in England: A History.” Academy, no. 636: (12 July 1884): 21.
While the review finds the topic itself interesting, it states that it is not a well-researched or accurate history. Richard Valpy, Nineteen Centuries of Drink in England: a History (in French), Longmans.
MINCHIN, JAMES INNES.“The Anabasis of Alexander; or, the History of the Wars and Conquests of Alexander the Great.” Academy, no. 642: (23 August 1884): 116–17.
Review finds this to be the best and most trustworthy account of Alexander’s campaigns. But the translation is too literal, leading to ‘uncouthness of style’. Work is a translation from the Greek of Arrian the Nicomedian, by E.J. Chimmock, The Anabasis of Alexander; or, the History of the Wars and Conquests of Alexander the Great, Hodder and Stoughton.
ROUND, J. H.“The History of Norfolk.” Academy, no. 642: (23 August 1884): 115–16.
Although the book is well-researched, the review finds that it lacks detail and critical analysis. R.H. Mason, The History of Norfolk, Parts 2 and 3, Wertheimer.
LYALL, C. J.“History of the Relation of the Government with the Hill Tribes on the North-East Frontier of Bengal.” Academy, no. 649: (11 October 1884): 228–29.
Review states this work contains many interesting details and states the author’s references to the original sources are very useful. Alexander Mackenzie, History of the Relation of the Government With the Hill Tribes on the North-East Frontier of Bengal, Calcutta: Home Department Press; London: Trübner.
KEANE, A. H.“The History of the Pacific States of North America.” Academy, no. 650: (18 October 1884): 248–49.
Review finds fault with the organization of the material, the editing and also claims the work is filled with errors. “But, in all seriousness, it is lamentable that, through circumstances beyond his control, Mr. Bancroft should have been obligated to allow the great work of his life to be marred by the clumsy co-operation of his Hibernian protégées.” Hubert H. Bancroft, The History of the Pacific States of North America, Trübner: San Francisco and London.
GAIRDNER, JAMES.“Anne Boleyn: A Chapter of English History, 1527-36.” Academy, no. 652: (1 November 1884): 282–83.
Reveals the connections between Continental politics and Anne Boleyn. Review considers this a well-written work filled with minute details and is an ‘important contribution to English history.’ Paul Friedmann, Anne Boleyn: a Chapter of English History, 1527-36, 2 volumes, Macmillan.
COURTNEY, W. P.“A History of the Four Georges.” Academy, no. 653: (8 November 1884): 297.
Review claims the book has a vivid narrative that will appeal to many readers. Justin McCarthy, M.P., A History of the Four Georges, Volume 1, Chatto and Windus.
ELTON, CHARLES I.“History of England under Henry the Fourth In 2 Vols.” Academy, no. 657: (6 December 1884): 368–69.
Review praises the author’s diligent research and states the author provides a good narrative of the period. James Hamilton Wylie, History of England Under Henry the Fourth In 2 Vols, Volume 1: 1399-1404, Longmans.
WOLLASTON, A. N.“History of the Parsis.” Academy, no. 659: (20 December 1884): 404.
Review finds this to be a good history of the Persian people that is ‘at once interesting and graphic, instructive and entertaining.’ Designed to bring forth the sympathies of the English who will see their own nation’s traits in the Parsis. Dosabhai Franji Karaka, C.S.I., History of the Parsis, Macmillan.
DUFF, E. GORDON.“DISCOVERY OF A ST. ALBANS BOOK.” Academy, no. 663: (1885): 45.
Article discusses the discovery of this rare book and how it relates to the history of the English printing press.
SANDERSON, EDGAR.“OUTLINES OF THE WORLD’S HISTORY.” Academy, 28, no. 687: (1885): 11.
As author, Sanderson responds to Peacock’s negative review of his book (1885/6/20).
CREIGHTON, M.“Illustrations of the History of Mediaeval Thought in the Departments of Theology and Ecclesiastical Politics.” Academy, no. 665: (31 January 1885): 71–73.
While the book appears disconnected and reads like a series of scholarly essays only held together by a single idea, the reviewer commends the author for his research on the subject. Less a comprehensive history of its subject and more the highlights of the most important aspects. Reginald Lane Poole, Illustrations of the History of Mediaeval Thought in the Departments of Theology and Ecclesiastical Politics, Williams and Norgate.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“The Dictionary of English History.” Academy, no. 666: (7 February 1885): 92–93.
Contains the many standard articles that one would expect, though the review also notes some glaring absences from what might be expected of such a work. Eds. Sydney J. Low and F.S. Pulling, The Dictionary of English History, Cassel.
ELTON, CHARLES.“A History of the Custom-Revenue in England from the Earliest Times to the Year 1827.” Academy, no. 670: (7 March 1885): 161–62.
Reviewer commends the author for working with such a difficult topic and claims the book’s strength is an explanation of how customs originated. Hubert Hall of H.M. Public Record Office, A History of the Custom-Revenue in England From the Earliest Times to the Year 1827, 2 Volumes, Elliot Stock.
ROGERS, JAMES E. THOROLD.“A History of Taxation and Taxes in England.” Academy, no. 671: (14 March 1885): 179.
Review is largely a recapitulation of the book’s contents, considers it to be a comprehensive history of the subject; states that the author has made the subject matter far more readable than his predecessors. Stephen Dowell, Assistant Solicitor of Inland Revenue, A History of Taxation and Taxes in England, 4 volumes, Longmans.
MORRIS, WILLIAM O’CONNOR.“History of the Thirty Years’ War.” Academy, no. 675: (11 April 1885): 251.
Reviewer praises the author and is impressed by this elaborate work. The review recommends the book to scholars who wish to have a good account of the Thirty Year’s War. Anton Gindeley transl. Andrew The Brock, History of the Thirty Years’ War, Bentley. Reviewed with others.
HAMILTON, J. A.“The History of the Radical Party in Parliament.” Academy, no. 675: (11 April 1885): 252–53.
The review, while favourable, remains critical of the author’s obvious radical politics which weakens the book. W. Harris, The History of the Radical Party in Parliament, Keegan Paul, Trench, and Co.
DOYLE, J. A.“A Larger History of the United States of America to the Close of President Jackson’s Administration.” Academy, no. 709: (12 May 1885): 369–70.
While the review commends the author’s style, it is highly critical of the history and states it merely provides an outline. Thomas Wentworth Higginson, A Larger History of the United States of America to the Close of President Jackson’s Administration, Sampson Low.
SAYCE, A. H.“History of Art in Phoenicia and Its Dependencies.” Academy, no. 684: (13 June 1885): 424–26.
Review considers this to be a comprehensive history of its subject but one that is marred by printing errors. G. Perot and C. Chipiez transl. from French by W. Armstrong, History of Art in Phoenicia and Its Dependencies, 2 volumes, Chapman and Hall.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“Outlines of the World’s History, Ancient, Mediaeval, and Modern.” Academy, no. 685: (20 June 1885): 433–34.
A mixed review stating that the book seems unsure of the intended audience and therefore lacks a clear focus. Particularly critical of the writing style, which is florid and not in keeping with proper history as a “record of events.” Edward Sanderson, Outlines of the World’s History, Ancient, Mediaeval, and Modern, Blackie. Sanderson responds in a later issue.
BRADLEY, HENRY.“History of England.” Academy, 28, no. 687: (4 July 1885): 5.
Nothing new in terms of history books but a well-compacted study ideal for schoolboys. Commends the volume for its fresh style and fullness of detail. F. York Powell and J.M. Mackay, History of England, Rivington.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“History of the Irish Confederation and the War in Ireland.” Academy, no. 689: (18 July 1885): 36.
This book signals an important advance in the history of Ireland, which is too often ignored in England. Gardiner believes the work will be useful to other seventeenth century historians. J.T. Gilbert, History of the Irish Confederation and the War in Ireland, Volume 3, Dublin: Gill.
ROBINSON, CHARLES J.“The History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.” Academy, no. 690: (25 July 1885): 51.
Review states this is a well-written, well-researched book that is a pleasure to read. Subsequent volumes reviewed 1889 and 1891. Ernest Low, The History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times, Bell.
ROUND, J. H.“The History of Norfolk.” Academy, no. 692: (8 August 1885): 83.
Review states that the volume needs revision by a good editor in order for readers to appreciate its value and not be distracted by its errors. R.H. Mason, The History of Norfolk, Wertheimer.
KNOX, KATHLEEN.“History of Ireland for Schools.” Academy, no. 688: (11 August 1885): 23.
While the review finds the work sufficient in providing facts for teachers and students, it does nothing to stimulate students’ interest in the history of Ireland. William Francis Collier, History of Ireland for Schools, Dublin.
KEENE, H. G.“History of the Bengal European Regiment.” Academy, no. 700: (3 October 1885): 216–17.
The book is criticized for a number of failings in its facts as well as an abundance of printer’s errors which mar the final product. Lt.-Col. P.R. Innes, History of the Bengal European Regiment, W.H. Allen.
OMAN, C.“A History of Money in Ancient Countries.” Academy, no. 702: (17 October 1885): 261.
“It falls to the lot of many persons from the school boy at examination time to the writer of leading articles, to be compelled against their inclination to discourse on subjects about which they know nothing. For such unfortunates we have nothing but pity. But there exists also a smaller class who discourse on subjects about which they know nothing with their own free will and with an air of authority. For them we must confess that our feelings are of a different category.” A. Del Mar, A History of Money in Ancient Countries, Bell.
RICHARDS, FRANKLIN T.“THE NEW VOLUME OF MOMMSEN’S HISTORY OF ROME.” Academy, no. 703: (24 October 1885): 268–70.
Deals with the history of the Roman Empire from Caesar to Diocletian. Reviewer has high praise for the author and states that this is a book that no other living scholar could have written. Theodor Von Mommsen, Römische Geschichite, Berlin:Weidman.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“A History of Norfolk.” Academy, no. 707: (21 November 1885): 336.
Although the work lacks sufficient references, the review considers it instructive to those who have an interest in the subject. Walter Rye, A History of Norfolk, Elliot Stock.
HAMILTON, J. A.“A History of Toryism.” Academy, no. 711: (19 December 1885): 405.
Review finds many faults with the work including a lack of discussion of the larger historical context. T.E. Kebbel, A History of Toryism, W. H. Allen.
REDHOUSE, J. W.“FIRST DISCOVERY OF COFFEE.” Academy, no. 764: (1886): 429.
Article discusses the origin of coffee and the way in which many scholarly works inaccurately date the initial discovery.
CREIGHTON, M.“History of the Church of England, from the Abolition of the Roman Jurisdiction.” Academy, no. 721: (27 February 1886): 139–40.
The book’s principal argument is one that views the reformation as a social revolution causing the middle class to rise to prominence. Review commends the author for being impartial and fair minded and also states that his elegant style is rarely seen in historical writing. R.W. Dixon, History of the Church of England, From the Abolition of the Roman Jurisdiction, Volume 3, Routledge.
GARDINER, BERTHA M.“A Short History of Napoleon the First.” Academy, no. 723: (13 March 1886): 175–76.
Drawn from the Encyclopedia Britannica article by the author, the second half of the book deals with questions of how and why Napoleon’s reign. Seeley is censured for being highly critical of his subject. While the book offers an unconventional perspective on the subject, the review finds the narrative interesting and suggestive. John Robert Seeley, A Short History of Napoleon the First, Seeley.
MACDONELL, G. P.“The History of the English Constitution.” Academy, no. 724: (20 March 1886): 193.
MacDonell states that this book provides a clear outline of the growth of government in England. He considers the work commendable, given the questions raised about changing party politics and asks whether it might serve as a text-book. Rudolph Greist transl. Phillip A. Ashworth, The History of the English Constitution, 2 volumes, Clowes. In German.
ELTON, CHARLES.“Gray’s Inn: Its History and Associations.” Academy, no. 730: (1 May 1886): 301–2.
Review finds this book to be ‘learned and entertaining’; an interesting history of the law courts by the society’s librarian. W.R. Douthwaite, Gray’s Inn: Its History and Associations, Reeves and Turner.
POWELL, F. YORK.“The Early History of Oxford (727-1100).” Academy, no. 732: (15 May 1886): 337–38.
Review states this is a well-researched book written in a plain and sensible style. A patient and detailed investigation of the early history of the town. James Parker, The Early History of Oxford (727-1100), Oxford Historical Society.
ELTON, CHARLES.“The History of the Parish of Wookey.” Academy, no. 735: (5 June 1886): 392–93.
Review commends the author for his painstaking research and claims that this will be a valuable addition to a more general history of Somerset. Elton describes this as a deeply local history, though one that he finds fascinating nonetheless. Rev. T.S. Holmes, The History of the Parish of Wookey, Bristol: Jeffries.
MORRIS, WILLIAM O’CONNOR.“A History of Modern Europe.” Academy, no. 736: (12 June 1886): 408–9.
Book begins with the fall of Constantinople and traces the history of Europe to the Treaty of Berlin in 1875. The review makes special note of the contemporary decline in Catholicism relative to the rise of science and reason. While the review is generally satisfied with the work, it is hindered by lack of a discussion of England. Richard Lodge, A History of Modern Europe, John Murray.
PURCELL, E.“A History of the French Revolution.” Academy, no. 738: (26 June 1886): 443–45.
Purcell considers this book likely to become the definitive English work on the subject. Comments on the French lower classes’ tendency towards violence in comparison to their British counterparts. H. Morse Stephens, A History of the French Revolution, volume 1, Rivington.
MIDDLETON, J. HENRY.“The Architectural History of the University of Cambridge.” Academy, no. 738: (26 June 1886): 456–58.
Review praises the author’s research, the illustrations in the volume and also suggests that this history ‘should take its foremost place among works of this class.’ Robert Willis and J.W. Clark, The Architectural History of the University of Cambridge, 4 volumes, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
KEANE, A. H.“History of the Pacific States of North America.” Academy, no. 746: (21 August 1886): 116–17.
Review of the next three volumes coming a year after the publication of the first. Keane is critical of Bancroft’s sympathies to the Union in the Civil War and his inclusion of what irrelevant material. Hubert H. Bancroft, History of the Pacific States of North America, San Francisco and London: Trübner.
SIMCOX, G. A.“Chapters in European History.” Academy, no. 748: (4 September 1886): 148–49.
Examines European history through a Christian perspective. Author is accused of simplifying the coherence of some movements for his own ease. (See also the author’s response in the next week’s issue). W. S. Lilly, Chapters in European History, Chapman and Hall.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“Clarendon’s History of the Rebellion: Book VI.” Academy, no. 748: (4 September 1886): 145.
Gardiner is impressed with Thomas Arnold’s work as editor and stresses Clarendon’s trustworthiness. Ed. T. Arnold, Clarendon’s History of the Rebellion: Book VI, Oxford: Clarendon Press. See also a follow-up article 1886/10/2.
LILLY, W. S.“CHAPTERS IN EUROPEAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 749: (11 September 1886): 171–72.
Author responds to G. A. Simcox’s review of his work in the previous week’s issue; states that he was misquoted and wrongly criticized.
EDWARDS, AMELIA B.“Egypt and Syria; Their Physical Features in Relation to Bible History.” Academy, no. 749: (11 September 1886): 161–62.
A geological analysis of the age and features of the land. The book also contains some rudimentary archaeology. Review states it is a well-written book that will interest its readers yet regrets there are not better illustrations. Sir J.W. Dawson, Egypt and Syria; Their Physical Features in Relation to Bible History, Religious Tract Society.
WOLLASTON, A. N.“The History of India as Told by Its Own Historians - Gujarat.” Academy, no. 749: (11 September 1886): 163–64.
This volume, translated and edited by the late Sir Edward Clive Bayley and published by W. H. Allen, is not part of the series under the same title reviewed 1869-77 by Goldsmid. This review offers a detailed discussion of the work and commends Bayley as a profound scholar and painstaking investigator.
KEANE, A. H.“Massacres of the Mountains: A History of the Indian Wars of the Far West.” Academy, no. 751: (25 September 1886): 198–99.
Discusses the destruction wrought on the native population but assumes their recovery in the next century will be swift and considerable. Review offers high praise for the work and states that not only does it place the events in context, have a detailed index, and refers to numerous authorities, it is also is attractive to the average reader. J.P. Dunn, jun., Massacres of the Mountains: a History of the Indian Wars of the Far West, Sampson Low.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“The History of Catholic Emancipation and the Progress of the Catholic Church in the British Isles (Chiefly in England) from 1771 to 1820.” Academy, no. 751: (25 September 1886): 197–98.
Deals with political issues. While Peacock is impressed with the work, he asks why the author (to whom he refers as ‘a learned Jesuit’) chose to limit his study to 1820. W.J. Amherst, The History of Catholic Emancipation and the Progress of the Catholic Church in the British Isles (Chiefly in England) From 1771 to 1820, 2 volumes, Kegan Paul, Trench, and Co.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“CLARENDON’S HISTORY, BOOK VI.” Academy, no. 752: (2 October 1886): 226.
Gardiner extends the discussion of this book by responding to a letter from Arnold (1882/19/25), in which the editor took responsibility for errors attributed to one of his employees. Ed. T. Arnold, Clarendon’s History of the Rebellion: Book VI, Oxford: Clarendon Press. See original review 1886/9/4.
TIPPING, H. AVRAY.“Introduction to a History of the Factory System.” Academy, no. 754: (16 October 1886): 252–53.
The book is largely a history of labour from the Middle Ages and its long journey into the contemporary organized factory system. Review commends the author for his research and claims the work will benefit future historians of the subject. R. Whately Cooke Taylor, Introduction to a History of the Factory System, Bentley.
HAMILTON, J. A.“A Short History of Parliament.” Academy, no. 755: (23 October 1886): 271–72.
The review criticizes the book for its failure to be properly historical, given the weight of the subject matter under discussion. Hamilton also finds this book disappointing in comparison to others of its kind, and finds many writing errors in addition to a monotonous tone. B.C. Skottowe, A Short History of Parliament, Sonnenschein.
BARNETT, P. A.“Outlines of Jewish History, from B.C. 586 to C.E. 1885.” Academy, no. 757: (6 November 1886): 302–3.
States that this book is intended for Jews, who are largely ignorant of their own history. While the review praises the author’s style and her knowledgeable about the subject, Barnett notes that a Hebrew index would have been helpful. Lady Magnus, Outlines of Jewish History, From B.C. 586 to C.E. 1885, Longmans.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“Seventeen Lectures on the Study of Mediaeval and Modern History and Kindred Subjects, Delivered at Oxford under Statutory Obligation.” Academy, no. 758: (13 November 1886): 319–20.
Views the book as a piece of writing having been poorly translated from the lectures upon which it is based. It deals principally with religious history. W. Stubbs, Seventeen Lectures on the Study of Mediaeval and Modern History and Kindred Subjects, Delivered at Oxford Under Statutory Obligation, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
DUNLOP, R.“A GERMAN HISTORY OF IRELAND.” Academy, no. 750: (19 November 1886): 182–83.
Review states the book has a reliable and brilliant narrative; the book signals the rising importance of Irish history in general which has for so long been ignored by the English. Dr. R. Von Hassencamp, A German History of Ireland, Leipzieg.
HAMILTON, J. A.“A History of England.” Academy, no. 759: (20 November 1886): 338–39.
Covers the period from Waterloo to Sebastapol. Walpole is criticized for his Liberal sympathies and his coverage of India. Spencer Walpole, A History of England, Volumes 4 and 5, Longmans.
COURTNEY, W. P.“A History of Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days.” Academy, no. 760: (27 November 1886): 356–57.
Review states that while many may find this book amusing, it lacks numerous details and facts. In particular, the book only becomes useful in the Georgian period, and provides few details before then. Joseph Grego, A History of Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days, Chatto and Windus.
ELTON, CHARLES.“The History of Norway.” Academy, no. 760: (27 November 1886): 356.
Review states that this well illustrated book is not a formal history but that the author dwells on ‘dramatic phases of historical events.’ Dealing mostly with the middle ages, the reviewer describes the book as adequate with few remarkable qualities. Hjalmar Boyesen, The History of Norway, Sampson Low.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“THE EARLY HISTORY OF UNIVERSITIES.” Academy, no. 762: (11 December 1886): 388.
These books trace the history of universities from their beginnings with the Arabs in the Middle Ages through to Germany and France. S.S. Laurie, Lectures on the Rise and Early Constitution of Universities, Kegan Paul, Trench, and Co. Reviewed with others.
TAYLOR, ISAAC.“Syrian Stone-Lore; or, the Monumental History of Palestine.” Academy, no. 763: (18 December 1886): 404–5.
The book is identified as a history but covers all manner of topics, exceeding mostly in the physical sciences. Claude R. Conder, Syrian Stone-Lore; or, the Monumental History of Palestine, Bentley.
LAURIE, S. S.“THE EARLY HISTORY OF UNIVERSITIES.” Academy, no. 764: (25 December 1886): 428–29.
Author responds to a review of his work (Mullinger, 11 Dec. 1886) and clarifies specific details.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“DR. PELAYO’S HISTORY OF AESTHETICS IN SPAIN.” Academy, no. 817: (1887): 436–37.
Review notes that the work has the exhaustive fullness and careful biographical details that make it understandable to all who study the history of Spanish literature.
LAURIE, S. S.“THE EARLY HISTORY OF UNIVERSITIES.” Academy, no. 768: (1887): 61.
Author further responds to Mullinger’s review of 11 Dec. 1886, clarifying some of the aspects of his book that were criticized.
MULLINGER, J. BASS.“THE EARLY HISTORY OF UNIVERSITIES.” Academy, no. 767: (1887): 43–44.
Reviewer replies to the points the author (S. S. Laurie) raised in the previous week’s issue about his earlier review of this book and adds further comments.
DE LACOUPERIE, TERRIEN.“THE YUEH-TI AND THE EARLY BUDDHIST MISSIONARIES IN CHINA.” Academy, no. 817: (1887): 443–44.
Article discusses the early Buddhist missionaries in China.
RICHARDS, FRANKLIN T.“History of Greece from the Earliest Times to the End of the Persian War.” Academy, no. 773: (26 February 1887): 141–42.
Reviewer finds the book full of important material and states that the author not only states his interpretation of the facts effectively but also provides sufficient proof to support it. Makes a point of criticizing the Greek translations in some parts of the book. Prof. Max Dunker transl. S.F. Alleyne and Evelyn Abbot, History of Greece From the Earliest Times to the End of the Persian War, Bentley.
STRACHEY, G.“A History of Modern Europe.” Academy, no. 777: (26 March 1887): 212–14.
Review makes many detailed criticism of the work without contributing any general evaluations of the work as a whole. Criticizes the rise of nationalism as the principal cause of present-day European conflicts. C.A. Fyfe, A History of Modern Europe, volume 2, Cassell.
BRADLEY, JOHN W.“History of Painting.” Academy, no. 778: (2 April 1887): 243–44.
Covers the history of painting up to the Renaissance in volume 1 and beyond in volume 2. Review states ‘this history is learned, critical and popular and yet it is neither dry nor frivolous.’ Woltmann and Woerman, History of Painting, Kegan Paul, Trench and Co.
DUFF, E. GORDON.“A History of the Old English Letter Foundries.” Academy, no. 779: (9 April 1887): 250–51.
Review commends the author for his work and states that anyone who is interested in English typography will welcome this book. T.B. Reed, A History of the Old English Letter Foundries, Elliot Stock.
DOYLE, J. A.“A History of the United States.” Academy, no. 780: (16 April 1887): 267–69.
Reviewer is disappointed in the work, suggesting that it is too soon for anyone to write an impartial history of the Civil War. He suggests that he is extra critical because he works in the same field as the author and their opinions differ. Percy Grey, A History of the United States, W.H. Allen.
BRADLEY, HENRY.“English Writers: An Attempt towards a History of English Literature.” Academy, no. 780: (16 April 1887): 265–66.
Review states that it may suffice as a popular history but it is not a scholarly work. Claims the author does not possess the academic necessaries for the subject matter he addresses. Henry Morley, English Writers: an Attempt Towards a History of English Literature, volume 1, Cassell.
BROWN, ROBERT.“A Short History of the Canadian People.” Academy, no. 782: (30 April 1887): 303.
From the pre-history of the native people to the present, the subject requires less skill, being a less fertile field than a history of England according to the review. Although there is room for improvement, the review finds this to be the latest and best history of Canada and the Canadian people. George Bryce, A Short History of the Canadian People, Sampson Low.
ELTON, CHARLES I.“SOME BOOKS ON MUNICIPAL HISTORY.” Academy, no. 782: (30 April 1887): 300–301.
History of the evolution of the municipal corporation system as shown through various local archives. Review critiques five books on the subject and states that Picton’s has the most historical merit. Sir James A. Picton, City of Liverpool Archives and Records, Liverpool: Walmsley. Reviewed with others.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 782: (30 April 1887): 307–8.
Although framed as a review (of A. Van der Linde’s study of the invention of printing) this is actually the first of 15 chapters of Hessels’s refutation of the author’s argument for Gutenberg and his own marshalling of the evidence for the claims of the Dutch printer Coster. The 15 chapters in the Academy were reprinted later in 1887 as a book, Haarlem the Birthplace of Printing, not Mentz (published by Elliot Stock & Co.) . In this opening salvo, Hessels says: the book merely shows us how the history of the invention of printing should not be written.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 783: (7 May 1887): 325–26.
Second instalment.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 784: (14 May 1887): 343–44.
In this 3rd instalment, Hessels criticizes Van der Linde for bibliographical errors and flaws in the author’s archival research.
SEELEY, J. R.“History of the Great Civil War, 1642-1649.” Academy, no. 785: (21 May 1887): 353–54.
While impressed with Gardiner as a skilled writer and researcher, Seeley nevertheless believes him to be an “investigator, not a thinker.” Also the review states the narrative is perfectly clear: not prolix, neither overlaid with detail nor interrupted with digressions. S.R. Gardiner, History of the Great Civil War, 1642-1649, volume 1, Longmans.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 785: (21 May 1887): 361–62.
4th chapter.
DUNLOP, R.“A History of England in the Eighteenth Century.” Academy, no. 786: (28 May 1887): 371–72.
While avoiding unnecessary primary research, Lecky provides a good history of the French Revolution but his analysis is considered too unforgiving for such a momentous event. W.E.H. Lecky, A History of England in the Eighteenth Century, volumes 5 and 6, Longmans. See also second notice 6 November 1887.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 786: (28 May 1887): 379.
5th chapter.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 787: (4 June 1887): 395–96.
6th chapter.
DUNLOP, R.“A History of England in the Eighteenth Century.” Academy, no. 788: (11 June 1887): 405–6.
[Second Notice] The history starts slowly with lengthy discussions of the French Revolution but the author considers the discussions of Ireland to be the most valuable part of the work. Reviewer looks forward to the concluding volume. W.E.H. Lecky, A History of England in the Eighteenth Century, volumes 5 and 6, Longmans.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 788: (11 June 1887): 412–13.
7th chapter.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 789: (18 June 1887): 431–32.
8th chapter.
MACDONELL, G. P.“A History of the Legislative Union of Great Britain and Ireland.” Academy, 32, no. 791: (2 July 1887): 2–3.
Highly critical of the book as it suggests Ireland freely entered into the Union. Most of the review deals with these points. T. Dunbar Ingram, A History of the Legislative Union of Great Britain and Ireland, Macmillan.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, 32, no. 791: (2 July 1887): 9–10.
9th chapter.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 792: (9 July 1887): 24–25.
This 10th chapter compares some of the first books printed, and compares their styles to determine their date and place of origin.
BROWN, H. F.“History of the Papacy during the Reformation.” Academy, no. 793: (16 July 1887): 33–34.
Covers the year 1464-1518. The book is praised for its even-handedness despite the temptation to criticize the many excesses of the papacy. Mandell Creighton, History of the Papacy During the Reformation, volumes 3 and 4, Longmans. See review of vols 1 & 2 by Lord Acton, 1882/12/9.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 793: (16 July 1887): 40–41.
Chapter 11 goes into further detail and reasserts some of the findings he has expressed earlier in the series.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 794: (23 July 1887): 55–56.
Chapter 12.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 795: (30 July 1887): 71.
Chapter 13.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 796: (6 August 1887): 86–88.
In chapter 14, Hessels reasserts his position that Gutenberg was not the inventor of the printing press.
BENN, ALFRED W.“A HISTORY OF NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS.” Academy, no. 797: (13 August 1887): 99–100.
Review praises the work and states that ‘no journalist, novelist or popular preacher should be without it.’ Esterbond Von Chantepie de la Saussage, Religionsgoschichte, Frieburg: Mohr.
HESSELS, J. H.“THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTION OF PRINTING.” Academy, no. 797: (13 August 1887): 102–5.
Chapter 15 is the last in the series and Hessels summarizes his conclusions.
BROWN, H. F.“THE HISTORY OF ST. MARK’S AT VENICE.” Academy, no. 800: (3 September 1887): 154.
Italian book on the history of the church of St. Mark in Venice. Review commends the author for the considerable effort applied to the work and states that the book is ‘one of the most splendid examples of modern publication.’ Ferdinando Organia, Documenti per la Storia dell Augusta Ducale Basillica di San Marco in Venezia, Venezia.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“‘Popular County Histories.’-A History of Berkshire.” Academy, no. 792: (7 September 1887): 19–20.
Review states the book reads like a highly condensed history and that the author has done well considering his limited space. Questions the utility of some of these county histories but praises this particular one for its inclusion of the area’s geology. Lt. Col. Cooper King, Popular County Histories."-A History of Berkshire, Elliot Stock.
ELTON, CHARLES.“The History of Newbury.” Academy, no. 803: (24 September 1887): 194–95.
Review finds the author has handled the multitude of sources well and produced a fine local history. Walter Morey, The History of Newbury, Parkers.
AXON, WILLIAM E. A.“A History of Vagrants and Vagrancy, and Beggars and Begging.” Academy, no. 807: (27 October 1887): 263–64.
Critical of the book for its exclusion of the “whole world of Oriental mendicancy” though considers it useful in combating the scourge of vagrancy. States that the book is less a history and more of a collection of materials for the historian. C.J. Ribbon-Turner, A History of Vagrants and Vagrancy, and Beggars and Begging, Chapman and Hall.
BROWN, ROBERT.“The History of the Second Queen’s Royal Regiment, Now the Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regiment.” Academy, no. 811: (19 November 1887): 329–30.
Standard regimental history, notable for its section on the English occupation of Tangiers in the seventeenth century, about which little has been written before this. Lt.-Col. John Davis, The History of the Second Queen’s Royal Regiment, Now the Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, Bentley.
ELTON, CHARLES.“THE HISTORY OF OXFORD.” Academy, no. 812: (26 November 1887): 345–46.
Review of the history of the town devolves into a discussion of the university itself . While the review articulates the author’s intentions for the book, it offers little other critical commentary. H.C. Maxwell Lyte, A History of the University of Oxford, Macmillan. Reviewed with others.
COURTNEY, W. P.“English Newspapers: Chapters in the History of Journalism.” Academy, no. 824: (1888): 107–8.
Provides a comprehensive, if selective, history of the newspaper and periodical history of England. Reviewer observes that most of it consists of dry and undigested facts. H.R. Fox Bourne, English Newspapers: Chapters in the History of Journalism, Chatto and Windus.
HOOPER, GEORGE F.“James’ Naval History.” Academy, no. 854: (1888): 165.
Review finds many errors within the book, but comments that it still may be popular with many readers.
MACCARTHY, B.“THE ANNALS OF ULSTER.” Academy, no. 856: (1888): 208–9.
Article discusses the scholarly editing of the Annals of medieval Ireland.
KIELHORN, F.“THE CHEDI ERA.” Academy, no. 819: (1888): 30.
Article discusses where to find information on the Chedi Era of South Indian history.
WEALE, W. H. JAMES.“THE IMPORTANCE OF OLD BOOK-BINDINGS.” Academy, no. 824: (1888): 115–16.
Article promotes the importance of examining old book bindings in Cathedral and collegiate church libraries.
BUTLER, ALFRED J.“THE ORIGINAL MS. OF WANSLEB’S ‘HISTORY OF THE COPTIC CHURCH.’” Academy, no. 862: (1888): 305.
Article discusses the original history of the Coptic church and hopes another competent author will take up the task.
DUNLOP, R.“THREE BOOKS ON IRISH HISTORY.” Academy, no. 819: (14 January 1888): 21–22.
Claims the books are too ambitious and consequently fall short. It is impossible, according to the review, to write a one volume history of Ireland. Adds that despite a few errors the book by Lawless deserves as much attention as its predecessors. Emily Lawless, The Story of Ireland, Fisher Unwin. Reviewed with others.
WALLACE, WILLIAM.“Sketches in History and Poetry.” Academy, no. 822: (4 February 1888): [71]-72.
Dealing with Scottish material, the review suggests it is a good book, given the author’s track record. No great praise is given nor is serious criticism. John Campbell Shairp, edited by John Veitch, Sketches in History and Poetry, Edinburgh: David Douglass.
NEUBAUER, A. D.“RECENT WORKS ON THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL.” Academy, no. 823: (11 February 1888): 92–93.
Reviews of two books, one in French the other Italian, of the history of Israel. Instead of making broad statements, the review dissects details of them both.
GAIRDNER, JAMES.“Henry VIII. and the English Monasteries: An Attempt to Illustrate the History of Their Suppression.” Academy, no. 825: (25 February 1888): 125–26.
The book deals mostly with the scandalous state of the monasteries in the years before they were dissolved, an account which has only been made possible by the opening of previously unexamined archives. Little critical commentary on the book itself. Francis Aidan Gasquet, Henry VIII. and the English Monasteries: an Attempt to Illustrate the History of Their Suppression, volume 1, John Hedges.
SARGENT, H.“History of the Christian Church.” Academy, no. 826: (3 March 1888): 146–47.
Review states the work will be more valuable as a work of reference than an interesting read and that it is the type of book theological students have been waiting for. Singles out the author’s treatment of the bloody history of Catholicism in the New World and the recent religious history of England for particular praise. George Park Fisher, History of the Christian Church, Hodder and Stoughton.
GARDINER, SAMUEL R.“History of the Irish Confederation and the War in Ireland.” Academy, no. 828: (17 March 1888): 180–81.
The book is a history of Ireland in the period of the Civil War which the reviewer believes will be valuable to those interested in the period. He finds some material to be lacking and suggests that those really interested would do well to consult the source material itself. Ed. John T. Gilbert, History of the Irish Confederation and the War in Ireland, volume 4, Dublin.
ROBINSON, CHARLES J.“How to Write the History of a Family.” Academy, no. 828: (17 March 1888): 181–82.
The review suggests that the author has brought his fastidiousness and accuracy to the practice of genealogy and those following his book will be able to keep accurate records and not slip into the usual pitfalls of amateur family historians. W.P.H. Fillmore, How to Write the History of a Family.
SARGENT, H.“A History of the English Church.” Academy, no. 831: (7 April 1888): 235–36.
Covers the time of the Hanoverian succession to the present. The review considers it the best book on the subject and is interested by the relationship between church and state as they touch on social change. G.G. Perry, A History of the English Church, John Murray.
BARNETT, P. A.“History of the Jews.” Academy, no. 832: (14 April 1888): 251–52.
Barnett describes any history of the Jews as a partisan argument in an unfinished case and spends most of its time in criticizing anti-Semites and Jew baiters. He adds that the author has the grace and ease of an accomplished writer and that the book will become a standard. Rev. H.C. Adams, History of the Jews, Religious Tract Society.
MORRIS, WILLIAM O’CONNOR.“History of Prussia under Frederick the Great.” Academy, no. 833: (21 April 1888): 267–68.
Praises the work for being a balanced account of the man’s life that avoided the earlier hagiography of men like Carlyle in favour of a more balanced assessment of his successes and failures. Herbert Tuttle, History of Prussia Under Frederick the Great, 2 volumes, Longmans.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“A Literary and Biographical History or Bibliographical Dictionary of the English Catholics, from the Breach with Rome, in 1534, to the Present Time.” Academy, no. 835: (5 May 1888): 302–3.
The book is considered the fine achievement of a difficult task. Given the paucity of sources on many Reformation era Catholics in England, the several volumes are good and improve steadily as the series has progressed. Joseph Gallow, A Literary and Biographical History or Bibliographical Dictionary of the English Catholics, From the Breach With Rome, in 1534, to the Present Time, Volume III: G-K, Burns and Oates.
ELTON, C.“Merchant and Craft Guilds: A History of the Aberdeen Incorporated Trades.” Academy, no. 836: (12 May 1888): 317–18.
Review is generally a summary of the contents. The history of guilds from the Middle Ages, with little commentary. E. Bain, Merchant and Craft Guilds: a History of the Aberdeen Incorporated Trades, Aberdeen: Edmond and Spark.
KIRKUP, T.“A History of Political Economy.” Academy, no. 838: (26 May 1888): 353–54.
Praises the methods and considers them valuable. He hopes that this book may serve to redress the lack of historical context ordinarily employed by English political economists in contrast to their Continental counterparts. J.K. Ingram, A History of Political Economy, Edinburgh: A and C Black.
HOLLAND, T. E.“THE ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD.” Academy, no. 849: (11 August 1888): 87–88.
A response to a letter stating the downfalls of writing history, in terms of bias.
ELTON, CHARLES.“History of Agriculture and Prices in England.” Academy, no. 851: (25 August 1888): 111–12.
Review believe the book will be well received by students of economic history because it is full of details and facts. The tables and figures are judged to be the most useful aspects. J.E. Thorold Rogers, History of Agriculture and Prices in England, volumes 5 and 6, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
BRADLEY, HENRY.“English Writers: An Attempt towards a History of English Literature.” Academy, no. 854: (15 September 1888): 162.
Described as a popular work that covers the Conquest to Chaucer and includes French and Latin material by English authors of the period. Review commends the author for the attempt at writing a history of this nature. Henry Morley, English Writers: an Attempt Towards a History of English Literature, volume 3, Cassell.
SMITH, LUCY TOULMIN.“An Introduction to English Economic History and Theory.” Academy, no. 855: (22 September 1888): 179–80.
Review states this is a valuable book to both the economist and the historian. This volume covers the eleventh to the fourteenth centuries and is an in-depth study of the matter. Special praise is given to the bibliography, which the reviewer considers of great importance. W.J. Ashley, An Introduction to English Economic History and Theory, Book I, Rivingtons.
DOUGLAS, ROBERT K.“Mediaeval Researches from Eastern Asiatic Sources: Fragments towards the Knowledge of the Geography and History of Central and Western Asia from the Thirteenth to the Seventeenth Century.” Academy, no. 858: (13 October 1888): 232–33.
Deals mostly with Asian views of the West. The author, it is noted, is careful to point out many of the flaws in his own source material. Review commends the author for his work in the field and states his research has ‘thrown so full and useful a light on this very intricate subject.’ E. Bretschneider, Mediaeval Researches From Eastern Asiatic Sources: Fragments Towards the Knowledge of the Geography and History of Central and Western Asia From the Thirteenth to the Seventeenth Century, 2 volumes, Trübner.
ELTON, CHARLES.“A History of Walsall.” Academy, no. 854: (15 October 1888): 161–62.
The review is a typical one for a local history book in The Academy; it covers the town from its foundation through the Middle Ages into its present prosperity and industry. The work is found well-researched and well-written and readers will enjoy the descriptions provided by the author. F.W. Willmore, A History of Walsall, Simpkin, Marshall, and Co.
EDGEWORTH, F. Y.“The Economic Interpretation of History.” Academy, no. 868: (22 December 1888): 395–96.
Review praises the author and suggests the success of the work is due to his attention to statistical detail; the approach is compared favourably with histories consumed largely with men and events. James E. Thorold Rogers, The Economic Interpretation of History, Fisher Unwin.
DUNLOP, R.“Two Chapters of Irish History.” Academy, no. 894: (1889): 424–26.
The review is long and highly critical of virtually all of Ingram’s conclusions which the review feels to be pure fantasy at times and aimed at little more than provocation. T. Dunbar Ingram, Two Chapters of Irish History, Macmillan.
BROWN, HORATIO F.“Epochs of Church History.” Academy, no. 876: (16 February 1889): 108–9.
Covers 1138-1268 and deals with this imperial dynasty’s struggle with the papacy. Brown regrets that a good analysis of the long-term outcomes of the conflicts on both parties was not included. Ugo Balzani, Epochs of Church History: The Popes and the Hohenstaufen, Longmans.
A, N.“GERMAN PILGRIMS TO THE HOLY LAND.” Academy, no. 876: (16 February 1889): 113.
German book dealing with German pilgrims to the Holy Land between 1300 and 1697. Review praises the author, saying that Rottricht has done a great service to this branch of history. Reinhold Rottricht.
“EPOCHS OF CHURCH HISTORY.” Academy, no. 877: (23 February 1889): 129.
A first rate popular history on the subject is scarcely 200 pages long. The reviewer is impressed by the author’s ability to condense material so efficiently. William Hart, The English Church in the Middle Ages, Longmans.
DUNLOP, R.“Two Centuries of Irish History1691-1870.” Academy, no. 879: (9 March 1889): 161–63.
A lengthy review, it deals mostly with the question of Home Rule and the history of Irish resistance to English rule in the period under discussion. Dunlop states that while some arguments are open for debate, the facts and analysis used are remarkable. Ed. Barry O’Brien, Two Centuries of Irish History1691-1870, Kegan Paul, Trench, and Co.
DUFF, E. GORDON.“The Earlier History of Bookselling.” Academy, no. 881: (23 March 1889): 196–97.
The book deals equally with the history of the trade and the lives of famous booksellers, some of whom led quite interesting lives. The reviewer complains of the careless manufacture of the book itself, which is fragile and marred with printing errors. William Roberts, The Earlier History of Bookselling, Samson Law.
PARNELL, ARTHUR.“History of the Corps of Royal Engineers.” Academy, no. 882: (30 March 1889): 213–14.
Review finds the work ‘clear, terse and well-written.’ A large book, it deals with the great projects and sieges from the beginning of the eighteenth century to the present. It concludes with a number of biographies of prominent members of the corps past and present. Maj.-Gen. Whitworth Porter, History of the Corps of Royal Engineers, 2 volumes, Longmans.
HAWKINS, FREDERICK.“A History of Charles the Great.” Academy, no. 883: (6 April 1889): 230–31.
Reviewer believes the volume will become a standard reference on the subject for years to come. Commends the serious scholarship of the book but notes that the author should refrain from judging a man of the eighth century by standards of the nineteenth. See Mombert’s response dated 1889/5/4. J.I. Mombert, A History of Charles the Great, Kegan Paul, Trench, and Co.
BALZANI, UGO.“THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE INQUISITION IN THE NETHERLANDS.” Academy, no. 886: (27 April 1889): 283.
Review compliments the arrangement of the material and claims it will interest many general readers. Dr. Paul Fredericq Eerste Deel is the author of a Dutch book on the Inquisition.
ROBINSON, CHARLES J.“The History of Hampton Court Palace.” Academy, no. 886: (27 April 1889): 280.
Covers the seventeenth century history of the palace, largely the courtly excesses of Charles I. Review states this second installment deserves the same warm reception as the first received (see 1885/7/25). It also adds that the book is well-researched and that the illustrations add much value. Ernest Law, The History of Hampton Court Palace, Volume II: Stuart Times, Bell.
MOMBERT, J. I.“CHARLES THE GREAT.” Academy, no. 887: (4 May 1889): 307.
Author responds to a review (1889/4/6) that states he did not consult an important document on the subject.
FIRTH, C. H.“The History of the Great Civil War, 1642-9.” Academy, no. 890: (25 May 1889): 351–52.
Review praises the author for his work through on the subject and states that even though the subject has been covered by many people, the author puts a fresh analysis on the sources. S.R. Gardiner, The History of the Great Civil War, 1642-9, Volume 2, Longmans.
KINGSFORD, C. L.“EPOCHS OF CHURCH HISTORY.” Academy, no. 892: (8 June 1889): 389–90.
Review recommends the work but states that since this text is written for educational purposes, a brief note on sources would be useful. A.W. Wood, Epochs of Church History: The Counter-Reformation, Longmans.
WHEELER, STEPHEN.“HISTORY OF THE MONGOLS FROM THE NINTH TO THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.” Academy, no. 897: (13 July 1889): 16–17.
Review finds this third volume filled with valuable information on a country and people that are no longer neglected by Englishmen. Deals with Persia under the rule of the Mongols. The book is so comprehensive that the author considers criticizing minor details to be unnecessary. Henry H. Howorth, History of the Mongols from the Ninth to the Nineteenth Century, Part III: The Mongols of Persia, Longmans. See reviews of earlier volumes in 1876 and 1880.
AXON, WILLIAM E. A.“The History of Wool and Wool-Combing.” Academy, no. 898: (20 July 1889): 35.
The book is considered a good one and concerns itself primarily with the mechanization of the industry and the industrial revolution. James Burnley, Sketches in History and Poetry, Sampson Low.
KEANE, A. H.“The History of a Slave.” Academy, no. 903: (24 August 1889): 112.
The book is considered fascinating and an excellent work on conditions both in Africa and of the slave trade generally, however Keane notes that the violence described is outside the realm of good taste. H.H. Johnstone, The History of a Slave, Kegan Paul, Trench, and Co.
ELTON, CHARLES.“A History of Bridgwater.” Academy, no. 910: (12 October 1889): 229.
The review deals chiefly with the town’s role as a battlefield during the Civil War. Review states this well-researched work deserves and will probably obtain recognition for a public outside the locality with which he is chiefly concerned. S.G. Jarman, A History of Bridgwater, Elliot Stock. Reviewed with others.
WILKINS, A. S.“RIBBECK’S HISTORY OF ROMAN POETRY IN THE AUGUSTAN AGE.” Academy, no. 942: (1890): 357–58.
Review finds the work slightly disappointing; although it is pleasant to read, it lacks citations.
GALTON, ARTHUR.“Studies in European History: Being Academical Addresses Delivered by John Ignatius von Dollinger.” Academy, no. 968: (1890): 467–69.
Review considers the book excellent and commends the work of the translator.
MORFILL, W. R.“An Official Tour through Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an Account of the History, Antiquities, Agrarian Conditions, Religion, Ethnology, Folklore, and Social Life of the People.” Academy, no. 924: (18 January 1890): 40–41.
The book has some faults but the reviewer considers it quite good and the bibliography excellent. He is interested by the good opinions the author gives on Muslims in general and Turks in particular. Review states the narrative is written in an ‘agreeable style with a considerable number of spirited illustrations.’ J. de Asborth (Member of Hungarian Parliament), An Official Tour Through Bosnia and Herzegovina, With an Account of the History, Antiquities, Agrarian Conditions, Religion, Ethnology, Folklore, and Social Life of the People, Sonnenschein.
“SOME BOOKS ON ANCIENT HISTORY.” Academy, no. 925: (25 January 1890): 65–67.
Review discusses various sources on Greek history and which ones are reliable texts for students.
OMAN, C.“A History of the Later Roman Empire (A.D. 395-800).” Academy, no. 928: (15 February 1890): 109–10.
The review believes this is a good book on an under-analyzed and difficult to name period in the history of the Roman Empire. Its major weakness is its analysis of the military history of the period, whereas its strength, like those of its author, lie with the literary aspects. J.B. Bury, A History of the Later Roman Empire (A.D. 395-800) in 2 volumes, Macmillan.
MACDONELL, G. P.“The English Poor: A Sketch of Their Social and Economic History.” Academy, no. 928: (15 February 1890): 112–13.
Both books under review, Mackay’s in particular, are praised for encouraging individualism and responsibility without supporting unnecessarily harsh measures against the poor. Mackay’s work ‘has the merit of dealing with realities.’ T. Mackay, The English Poor: a Sketch of Their Social and Economic History, John Murray. Reviewed with others.
MORFILL, W. R.“A History of Austro-Hungary from the Earliest Time to the Year 1889.” Academy, no. 932: (15 March 1890): 180–81.
The reviewer deems the book to be excellent and the first of its kind not written by a German. This fact allows the book to have a more useful perspective than its predecessors, which generally wind up being a list of the great deeds of the Teutonic aristocracy of the region. The reviewer does not conceal his contempt for Austria-Hungary. Praises the translator’s work and states the book will be welcome to all students of history. Louis Leger, transl. Mrs. Birkbeck Hill, A History of Austro-Hungary From the Earliest Time to the Year 1889, Rivingtons.
MORRIS, WILLIAM O’CONNOR.“A History of Modern Europe.” Academy, no. 934: (29 March 1890): 215–16.
Covering the period 1848-1878, this is a history of the nationalist revolutions and upheavals that have shaped eastern and central Europe. Though it seems to be in favour of German reunification. Adds that while the narrative in well ordered, the military events are weakly described. The review is concerned primarily with the events themselves and passes few judgments on the contents. C.A. Fyffe, A History of Modern Europe, volume 3, Cassell.
COURTNEY, W. P.“A History of the Four Georges.” Academy, no. 935: (4 May 1890): 232–33.
Rather than a history of the four Georges, the book is instead a series of essays on life and politics in Georgian England, told through these monarchs and their reigns. Reviewer is satisfied with the work and states it will serve well as a popular introduction to English history. Justin McCarthy, A History of the Four Georges, volume 2, Chatto and Windus.
RICHARDS, FRANKLIN T.“THE HISTORY OF THE EARLY GREEK PEOPLE.” Academy, no. 944: (7 June 1890): 385.
A German work on Greece in the Homeric period,. Review finds the book vigorous and fresh and states the historian has ‘done more than record the past but caught its spirit and he will impart that spirit to his readers.’ Von. H. Welzhofer, The Early History of the Greek People, Gotha: Perthes.
KEANE, A. H.“HISTORY OF THE PACIFIC STATES OF NORTH AMERICA.” Academy, no. 946: (21 June 1890): 418–19.
The book is judged to be in keeping with the overall quality of the series, while being free of the “high-faluting” language of some of the others. The reviewer is concerned that he is too impartial towards the Mormons and comes across nearly as a member of the church. Hubert Howe Bancroft, History of the Pacific States of North America, Utah volume 22, San Francisco.
MYLES, PERCY.“The History of the University of Dublin, from Its Foundation to the End of the Eighteenth Century.” Academy, 38, no. 948: (5 July 1890): 5–7.
The reviewer considers the book to be a useful study and one likely to enlighten those Englishmen who have recently taken an interest in the study of Irish history and presume to know more than the Irish themselves. John William Stubbs, The History of the University of Dublin, From Its Foundation to the End of the Eighteenth Century, Longmans.
MORRIS, WILLIAM O’CONNOR.“The Influence of Sea-Power upon History, 1660-1783.” Academy, no. 951: (26 July 1890): 63–64.
Review finds the work very instructive ‘perfectly combining breadth of view, real knowledge of history and technical science.’ The book is lavishly praised but the reviewer feels that “race” is probably the most important factor and one neglected by Mahan. Given the Teutonic and Scandinavian “aptitude for the sea” he maintains that the inclusion of this critical factor would have done much to enrich the analysis of the book. Capt. A.T. Mahan, USN, The Influence of Sea-Power Upon History, 1660-1783, Sampson Low.
DUNLOP, ROBERT.“History of Sligo, County and Town, 16031688.” Academy, no. 952: (2 August 1890): 86–87.
Considers the book an interesting one that draws on important source materials, though the execution is a bit sloppy. Review states this is a volume of interest and importance more for the documents contained in the appendix than for the text itself. W.G. Wood-Martin, History of Sligo, County and Town, 1603-1688, Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, and Co.
B, M. C.“BELLESHEIM’S ‘HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN IRELAND.’” Academy, no. 955: (23 August 1890): 153.
Review states that those who are unfamiliar with the subject matter will find this book useful. Review of a German book on the Catholic Church in Ireland.
SALMONE, H. ANTHONY.“Arabic Authors: A Manual of Arabian History and Literature.” Academy, no. 958: (13 September 1890): 215–16.
The book is considered good and an important first step in introducing the topic, however the author believes, given the number of errors and misprints, that is was hastily assembled. Commends the author for his attempt at popularizing the knowledge of Arabic literature in England. F.F. Arbuthnot, Arabic Authors: a Manual of Arabian History and Literature, Heinemann.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“A SPANISH HISTORY OF COMMUNAL PROPERTY.” Academy, no. 961: (4 October 1890): 289–90.
Review compliments the author’s knowledge of the subject and states that the work is a worthy complement to other books on the subject.
WALLACE, WILLIAM.“A Sketch of the History of Fife and Kinross.” Academy, no. 962: (11 October 1890): 309–10.
A fairly standard history of two Scottish counties which go into great local detail. The reviewer suggests that they present the typical picture of Scotland as a place to grow up, to visit, and to retire but not as a place to live. Aeneas J.G. Mackay, A Sketch of the History of Fife and Kinross, Blackwood.
EDGEWORTH, F. Y.“Capital and Interest: A Critical History of Economical Theory.” Academy, no. 963: (18 October 1890): 335–36.
The book is praised but it notes that far from being an innovator, the author is instead a great synthesizer of information whose command of the materials is impressive and the book is quite good as a result. Ergen Von Böhm-Bawerk transl. William Smart, Capital and Interest: a Critical History of Economical Theory, Macmillan.
DUNLOP, R.“History of England in the Eighteenth Century.” Academy, no. 967: (5 November 1890): 441–42.
Dealing with Lecky’s opposition to Home Rule and his analysis of the 1790’s Irish political landscape. Review is primarily concerned with the perspective the author takes towards material and offers little criticism on any other aspect of the book. W.E.H. Lecky, History of England in the Eighteenth Century, volumes 7 and 8, Longmans.
DUNLOP, R.“History of England in the Eighteenth Century.” Academy, no. 970: (6 December 1890): 524–25.
[Second Notice; see also 11/5/90] As usual in reviews of Lecky’s work, the reviewer is concerned almost exclusively with Ireland, the 1798 Rising in particular. The review considers this book an excellent source for the material, though they believe it could have been done without Lecky’s editorializing at the end. W.E.H. Lecky, History of England in the Eighteenth Century, Longmans.
Cheetham, S.“The History of Dulwich College, down to the Passing of the Act of Parliament Dissolving the Original Corporation; with a Life of the Founder, Edward Alleyn, and an Accurate Transcript of His Diary, 16171622; with Notices of the Lives and Writings of Some of the Masters and Fellows, and Notes on Local Peculiarities and Associations; by William Young, One of the Governors of the College. With Numerous Illustrations.” Academy, no. 1012: (1891): 255–56.
Review finds that the book is a full and interesting history.
Galton, Arthur.“The History of the Reformation in England and on the Continent.” Academy, no. 978: (1891): 105–6.
The book is good and too well stocked with information to be given its due in so short a review. The reviewer maintains that despite its quality, however, the book’s transition from a lecture to a written work has been an awkward one. Aubrey Moore, The History of the Reformation in England and on the Continent, Kegan Paul and Co.
“SOME BOOKS ON ANCIENT HISTORY.” Academy, no. 984: (14 March 1891): 254–56.
Review provides a list of books on the subject accompanied by a brief description of each. Emil Reich, Graeco-Roman Institutions, Oxford: Parker. Reviewed with others.
C, J. B.“Applendiculae Historicae; or, Shreds of History Hung on a Horn.” Academy, no. 988: (11 April 1891): 346.
Suggests that history education is the key instrument in public education after the three Rs. This book is very useful for instilling a knowledge of history and love of country in the youth of Britain. Recommends people to ‘buy this book and read it.’ Fred W. Lucas, Applendiculae Historicae; or, Shreds of History Hung on a Horn, Stevens: Great Russell-street.
Bonar, J.“A Short History of Political Economy in England.” Academy, no. 992: (9 May 1891): 437.
The book is designed as a university text-book to compliment lectures. It is judged to be a good one with elements of originality, particularly in terms of the short biographies of prominent economists. I. L. Price, University Extension Series: A Short History of Political Economy in England, Methuen.
Taylor, Isaac.“The History of Sicily from the Earliest Times.” Academy, no. 996: (6 June 1891): 529–31.
This first instalment (of a 3-part review) is generally positive; it serves more as a demonstration of the reviewer’s own knowledge of the subject rather than of his opinions of the author’s. E.A. Freeman, The History of Sicily From the Earliest Times, volumes 1 and 2, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Taylor, Isaac.“The History of Sicily from the Earliest Times.” Academy, no. 997: (13 June 1891): 556–57.
The second of three instalments of the review covers the ancient Greek and Phoenician colonies on the island. The review considers this a capable study but takes issue with the author’s hostility towards Carthaginian government and religion for which they can find no good reason. E.A. Freeman, The History of Sicily From the Earliest Times, volumes 1 and 2, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
“The History and Prospects of British Education in India. Being the Le Bas Prize Essay for 1890.” Academy, no. 998: (20 June 1891): 583.
Reviewer considers it a good book and concludes that a “gradual regeneration of oriental life and character under the impartial protection of English rule, but carried out by the agency of English-speaking natives is our dream of what the twentieth century will witness.” F.W. Thomas, The History and Prospects of British Education in India. Being the Le Bas Prize Essay for 1890, Cambridge: Deighton, Bell, and Co.
Taylor, Isaac.“The History of Sicily from the Earliest Times.” Academy, no. 999: (27 June 1891): 604–5.
In this third and last part of the review of these two volumes, the book is well received but the reviewer maintains that the author’s abilities are considerably weaker when he strays from literature and history to the sciences. E.A. Freeman, The History of Sicily From the Earliest Times, volumes 1 and 2, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Herford, C. H.“Introduction to the History of Language.” Academy, no. 1000: (4 July 1891): 16–17.
The book is based on a German one addressing the same general concepts which has been translated and re-written. Highly pedantic, the reviewer judges that it will a good source for those interested in the matter, despite the examples it retains from the German. H.A. Strong, W.S. Logeman, and B.I. Wheeler, Introduction to the History of Language, Longmans.
Galton, Arthur.“History of the Church of England, from the Abolition of the Roman Jurisdiction. Vol. IV., 1553-1558.” Academy, no. 999: (27 July 1891): 601–2.
While the book is well-researched the style is awkward and obscure. The most remarkable element is Canon Dixon’s analysis of the personal studies of the major figures of the period. Richard Watson Dixon, History of the Church of England, From the Abolition of the Roman Jurisdiction. Vol. IV, Routledge.
Smith, Lucy Toulmin.“The Gild Merchant: A Contribution to British Municipal History.” Academy, no. 1008: (29 August 1891): 170–71.
A series of essays concerned largely with Medieval trade guilds, it is interesting for having been written by an American, which the reviewer describes as being a member of an up and coming class of American historians. Review concludes that the author reaches convincing conclusions after careful analysis and that students of English municipal history will benefit from the work. Charles Gross, The Gild Merchant: a Contribution to British Municipal History, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Galton, Arthur.“The History of Saint Dominie, Founder of the Friars Preachers.” Academy, no. 1014: (10 October 1891): 305–6.
Most of the review is taken up by a summary of the life of the subject, as the reviewers would have written it, followed by a discussion of how the author did. Compliments the author for providing carefully selected minute details. Augusta Theodosia Drane, The History of Saint Dominie, Founder of the Friars Preachers, Longmans.
Robinson, Charles J.“History of Hampton Court Palace. Vol. III.” Academy, no. 1017: (31 October 1891): 375–76.
The concluding volume in the work contains little of the interesting material in the previous ones because the palace was not used as a royal residence by the Hanoverians. Regardless, the reviewer feels that the book has included almost everything that could reasonably be expected from it. Ernest Low, History of Hampton Court Palace. Vol. III, Bell.
“The History of the Christian Church to A.D. 337.” Academy, no. 1018: (7 November 1891): 405.
Review states this is a ‘glorified cram book’ but was a labour of love for the author. F.J. Foakes-Jackson, The History of the Christian Church to A.D. 337, Cambridge: Hall.
Benn, Alfred W.“History of the Jews.” Academy, no. 1021: (28 November 1891): 474–75.
Although a well known work, reviewer finds this particular translation is filled with statements that are inaccurate or highly questionable. The book is considered good despite its failings, but the author considers it unlikely to be of any interest except to either students of history, or the Jews who are generally the sole audience for their own history. H. Graetz (transl. Bella Löwg), History of the Jews, David Nutt.
PURCELL, E.“History of the French Revolution.” Academy, no. 1023: (12 December 1891): 527–29.
Review states that once complete, these volumes will be a credible contribution to historical literature. The review is positive and the book is praised for its scholarship and comprehensiveness. The reviewer is disappointed in its humourless approach to the subject, noting that Stephens must certainly have unearthed some amusing anecdotes in so exhaustive a project but has failed to include any in the book. H. Morse Stephens, History of the French Revolution, volume 2, Longmans.
CHEYNE, T. K.“Jerusalem: Its History and Hope.” Academy, no. 1024: (19 December 1891): 555.
Written after a voyage to Palestine, the book is nicely illustrated and a handsome volume but presents nothing either innovative or particularly interesting. Review criticizes the author for her lack of historical training but states many will still consult the work. Mrs. [Margaret] Oliphant, Jerusalem: Its History and Hope, Macmillans.
DUNLOP, ROBERT.“History of the Great Civil War.” Academy, no. 1030: (1892): 101–2.
A good book by a renowned scholar, this first instalment of a two-part review is generally a summary of some of the book’s main points. S.R. Gardiner, The History of the Great Civil War, Volume III 1647-9, Longmans.
BENN, ALFRED W.“Sketches from Eastern History.” Academy, no. 1078: (31 1892): 603.
A work translated from the world’s foremost scholar on the Semitic peoples. The book is considered good and the author’s bona fides are made clear, as is his apparent distaste for Islam. Review offers a brief summary of the work and praises the translator’s efforts. Theodor Nöldeke transl. J.S. Black, Sketches From Eastern History, A. and C. Black.
HOWORTH, HENRY H.“THE BEGININGS OF PERSIAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1035: (1892): 231–32.
First of three articles; discusses the merits of taking a certain historical perspective of Persian history.
HOWORTH, H. H.“THE BEGINNINGS OF PERSIAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1047: (1892): 519–20.
Third of 3 articles; addresses the historical question of when the Persians occupied Persia.
HOWORTH, HENRY H.“THE BEGINNINGS OF PERSIAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1041: (1892): 373–75.
Second of 3 articles; discusses the Persians’ place of origin.
LANE-POOLE, STANLEY.“THE HISTORY OF THE MOGHAL EMPERORS ILLUSTRATED BY THEIR COINS.".” Academy, no. 1062: (1892): 218.
Author responds to a reviewer’s critique.
COX, GEORGE W.“THE TROJAN WAR.” Academy, no. 1046: (1892): 495–96.
Article discusses a historiographical debate about the Trojan war.
LUDLOW, JOHN M.“The Industrial and Commercial History of England.” Academy, no. 1028: (16 January 1892): 57–58.
A collection of lectures published by the author’s son. The reviewer considers them to be very useful and humorous, and the overall quality of the work easily makes up for the flaws. James E. Thorold Rogers, ed. Arthur E. L. Rogers, The Industrial and Commercial History of England, Fisher Unwin.
DUNLOP, R.“The History of the Great Civil War.” Academy, no. 1032: (13 February 1892): 150–51.
This second installment of the review continues with its summary, concentrating in part on the great corruption which permeated the Parliament of this period, which the reviewer suggests will come as an unpleasant surprise to any one who has found themselves in sympathy with them. S.R. Gardiner, The History of the Great Civil War, Volume III 1647-9, Longmans.
BRADLEY, HENRY.“A Student’s History of England, from the Earliest Times to 1885.” Academy, no. 1036: (12 March 1892): 246–47.
Lying somewhere between a school textbook and a sophisticated piece of historical scholarship, this book is considered excellent and its author is credited with a deep knowledge of the sources of English history. Samuel Rawson Gardiner, A Student’s History of England, From the Earliest Times to 1885, Longmans.
MORFILL, W. R.“A HISTORY OF COSTUME IN BOHEMIA.” Academy, no. 1063: (17 April 1892): 232–33.
A Czech book on the history of clothing in Bohemia. Reviewer is impressed with the subject matter and the author’s research. Sepsal Dr. Cenek Zibrt, A History of Costume in Bohemia, Prague.
TAYLOR, ISAAC.“The History of Sicily from the Earliest Times.” Academy, no. 1045: (14 May 1892): 461–62.
This third volume covers the Athenian siege of Syracuse, from the Sicilian point of view. The excellence of this volume causes the reviewer to lament the recent loss of so eminent an historian, calling this Freeman’s greatest work. E.A. Freeman, The History of Sicily From the Earliest Times, Volume III, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
RICHARDS, FRANKLIN T.“Problems in Greek History.” Academy, no. 1049: (11 June 1892): 558–59.
Professor Mahaffy has engaged in a historiography of Greek history in an attempt to ascertain the evolution of ten important questions. Review is highly critical of the first part of the book but praises the second half. J. P. Mahaffy, Problems in Greek History, Macmillan.
KEANE, A. H.“The Ainu of Japan: The Religion, Superstitions, and General History of the Hairy Aborigines of Japan.” Academy, no. 1062: (10 September 1892): 207–8.
This book is considered a valuable anthropological work on the native inhabitants of Japan and their culture. The reviewer cautions that, given the author’s profession as a missionary, his views on their religion should be read with that fact in mind. Adds that the book will always be consulted if only for the sake of the numerous photographs. Rev. John Batchelor, C.M.S., The Ainu of Japan: the Religion, Superstitions, and General History of the Hairy Aborigines of Japan, Religious Tract Society.
BENN, ALFRED W.“TWO BOOKS ON THE HISTORY OF RELIGION.” Academy, no. 1064: (24 September 1892): 258–59.
Review states that the Gratz book is satisfactory for the first few volumes, by the fifth it loses value because of a lack of references. The second text is ‘little more than a convenient summary of recent investigation of the history of religion.’ H. Graetz, The History of the Jews, David Nott; Count Goblet d’Alviella, On the Origin and Growth of the Conception of God, Williams and Norgate.
CHARLES, R. F.“History of the Free Churches of England, 1688-1891.” Academy, no. 1056: (30 September 1892): 85–87.
This is a reissue of a book written in 1868 and is found to have stood the test of time and remains a very good source on the subject. H.S. Skents and C.S. Miall, History of the Free Churches of England, 1688-1891, Alexander and Shepheard.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“History of the New World Called America.” Academy, no. 1065: (1 October 1892): 277–78.
This is the first volume of a planned history of the New World, this one covering the decade or so after Columbus. The reviewer, though finding some flaws, finds himself favourable towards Payne’s colossal undertaking. Edward John Payne, History of the New World Called America, Volume I, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
CUNNINGHAM, W.“THE PERVERSION OF ECONOMIC HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1065: (1 October 1892): 288.
Letter to the editor in which Cunningham discusses a review in the Economic Journal (on Richard’s theory of rent as applied to the Tudor period). The reviewer was Prof. (Alfred) Marshall. Intention is to prevent the matter dragging on for another quarter in the organ of the British Economic Association.
RICHARDS, FRANKLIN T.“The History of P. Cornelius Tacitus.” Academy, no. 1068: (22 October 1892): 357.
Review judges that the author has attempted to take on too much at once and the book has suffered as a result. Transl. A.W. Quill, The History of P. Cornelius Tacitus, Volume I, John Murray.
BRADLEY, HENRY.“ENGLISH HISTORY BY CONTEMPORARY WRITERS.” Academy, 44, no. 1104: (1893): 8–9.
In addition to the book being interesting to all readers, reviewer finds it an important contribution to history of the Jews in England.
MORRIS, WILLIAM O’CONNOR.“The Campaign of Waterloo: A Military History.” Academy, no. 1110: (1893): 125–26.
12.08.1893 [Second Notice, continued from 1893/8/5] Review finds that while the narrative of this book contains some inaccuracies the general point of view of the author is mostly correct. John Codman Ropes, The Campaign of Waterloo: a Military History, Putnam’s Sons.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“The Emancipation of South America, Being a Condensed Translation, by William Pilling, of the History of San Martin, by General Don Bartolome Mitre.” Academy, no. 1100: (1893): 476.
Review states that while it is an interesting subject, the book is not well-written and has an awkward style.
CONYBEARE, FRED C.“THE OLDEST VERSIONS OF EUSEBIUS’S HISTORY OF THE CHURCH.” Academy, 44, no. 1104: (1893): 14.
Article compares the Greek text to the Armenian version.
ARNOLD, ARTHUR.“History of the English Parliament, Together with an Account of the Parliaments of Scotland and Ireland.” Academy, no. 1080: (14 January 1893): 28–29.
This book traces the history of Parliament from its foundations to the present. Despite numerous printing errors and typos, the reviewer considers it a valuable and important work given the institution’s position as the predecessor of all other such assemblies in the world. Review commends the author as a ‘champion compiler of the day’ however since the author does not claim to be an authority on the subject the book will be devalued as a reference. G. Barrett Smith, History of the English Parliament, Together With an Account of the Parliaments of Scotland and Ireland, in 2 volumes, Ward, Lock, and Co.
HUGHES, REGINALD.“The History of Florence, 1434-1531.” Academy, no. 1083: (4 February 1893): 98–99.
While Perrens’s book is judged to be good, the reviewer points out that he is “in some respects a French Macaulay” and as a consequence his cleverness can be difficult to properly translate into English. F.T. Perrens (transl. Hannah Lynch), The History of Florence, 1434-1531, Volume I, Methuen. Reviewed with one other.
JOHNSON, LIONEL.“Memorials of Old Chelsea: A New History of the Village of Palaces.” Academy, no. 1086: (25 February 1893): 166–67.
Claims the book is grand in scope for such a small area. Though the book is lacking in style and somewhat sentimental, it is considered a good local history. Alfred Beaver, Memorials of Old Chelsea: a New History of the Village of Palaces, Elliot Stock.
WATSON, FOSTER.“MATERIALS TOWARDS A HISTORY OF THE SCHOOLROOM.” Academy, no. 1088: (11 March 1893): 224.
An article calling for ideas and materials for a school course for the United States.
TOYNBEE, PAGET.“THE HISTORY OF WILLIAM THE MARSHAL.” Academy, no. 1089: (18 March 1893): 236–37.
Review of Volume 1 states this Anglo-Norman poem has the potential to be examined from a historical perspective. A French book on the life of the Earl of Pembroke, Regent of England between 1216 and 1219. Edited by Paul Meyer. See also review 1895/4/6.
BONAR, J.“A History of the Theories of Production and Distribution in English Political Economy from 1776 to 1848.” Academy, no. 1113: (2 April 1893): 187–88.
This book is noted for following the Continental style of history by doctrine or theme, rather than by period as in the English style. While the reviewer suggests a few aspects the author could have discussed, overall Bonar considers this a valuable contribution to English economic history. Edwin Cannan, A History of the Theories of Production and Distribution in English Political Economy From 1776 to 1848, Rivington and Percival.
COURTNEY, W. P.“The Early History of Coffee Houses in England.” Academy, no. 1093: (15 May 1893): 320.
This book is considered interesting for casual reading but scarcely an important one. The reviewer believes the many errors are signs of poor attention to detail on the part of the author. E. F. Robinson, The Early History of Coffee Houses in England, Kegan Paul and Co.
MINCHIN, H. H.“Wadham College, Oxford: Its Foundation, Architecture, and History.” Academy, no. 1102: (17 June 1893): 528–29.
While stating that Wadham is not the finest college at Oxford, Minchin suggests that the book should be purchased by all its alumni and read by lovers of history and art. Adds that the book is beautiful with its many illustrations but also ‘the writing, both in style and method, is what a history ought to be.’ T.G. Jackson, Wadham College, Oxford: Its Foundation, Architecture, and History, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
PURCELL, E.“Commentaries on the History of England, from the Earliest Times to 1865.” Academy, no. 1103: (24 June 1893): 537–38.
Review states the book is well-written however will mostly be enjoyed by those who are familiar with the subject matter. Montagu Burrows, Commentaries on the History of England, From the Earliest Times to 1865, Blackwoods.
MORRIS, WILLIAM O’CONNOR.“The Campaign of Waterloo: A Military History.” Academy, no. 1109: (5 August 1893): 103–5.
[First notice (continued on 1893/8/12.] Stating that ‘this is an able and conscientious, if not a masterly work.’ the review is essentially a detailed account of the battle, with commentary from Morris’s perspective. John Codman Ropes, The Campaign of Waterloo: a Military History, Putnam’s Sons.
LONG, R. SEYMOUR.“The Land of Home Rule: An Essay on the History and Constitution of the Isle of Man.” Academy, no. 1112: (26 August 1893): 165–66.
While the book is a history of the Isle of Man from the bronze age to the present, the reviewer feels that the title and some of the tone clearly point to an interpretation in terms of Ireland. Review praises the author for both this work and his previous books, finding that the most interesting aspect of the book is the constitutional history of the island. Spencer Walpole, The Land of Home Rule: an Essay on the History and Constitution of the Isle of Man, Longmans.
DUNLOP, R.“History of Sligo, County and Town, from the Close of the Revolution of 1688 to the Present Time.” Academy, no. 1118: (7 October 1893): 289–90.
Review states that Wood-Martin’s book has all the merits and faults of its predecessor. While many historians, naturalists and lovers of folklore will enjoy its contents, the book is poorly written and arranged. W.G. Wood-Martin, History of Sligo, County and Town, From the Close of the Revolution of 1688 to the Present Time, Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, and Co.
WATSON, FOSTER.“History of Early Scottish Education.” Academy, no. 1119: (14 October 1893): 314–16.
Review states that while this is a good history of the subject, at times the author attempts to make statements about the present state of education.
LONG, R. SEYMOUR.“The United States: An Outline of Political History (1492-1871).” Academy, no. 1119: (14 October 1893): 311–13.
This sweeping history of the United States from an Englishman is good, but it unlikely to win any admirers in America for its critical analysis. The book is praised for its thoroughness and his planned volume on political parties and issues is anticipated. Comments on how Goldwin Smith approaches his subject and looks forward to another volume. Goldwin Smith, The United States: an Outline of Political History (1492-1871, Macmillans.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“History of St. Edmund’s College, Old Hall.” Academy, no. 1121: (28 October 1893): 363.
Review states that although school histories are never interesting, this one is an exception. It not only provides a history of the institution but the historical context in which the school is situated. Bernard Ward, History of St. Edmund’s College, Old Hall. Kegan Paul, and Co.
RICHARDS, F. T.“A History of the Roman Empire, from Its Foundation to the Death of Marcus Aurelius.” Academy, no. 1125: (25 November 1893): 459.
Richards likens Bury’s style to that of Gibbon. It is a worthy exemplar, but there is nevertheless room for innovative approaches in classical history. J.B.Bury, A History of the Roman Empire, From Its Foundation to the Death of Marcus Aurelius, John Murray.
COURTNEY, W. P.“The History of the Post Office to 1836.” Academy, no. 1125: (25 November 1893): 456–57.
The history of the Post Office ignores the more recent developments of the last half century and consequently robs the volume of what would be its most interesting elements. Herbert Joyce. Bentley. For Joyce’s response, see 1893/12/2.
JOYCE, HERBERT.“THE HISTORY OF THE POST OFFICE.” Academy, no. 1126: (2 December 1893): 490.
Author responds to Courtney’s kind review (1893/11/25)of his book.
BRADLEY, HENRY.“The History of London.” Academy, no. 1127: (9 December 1893): 506–7.
The book is not a grand history but rather a book for school children with an eye toward demonstrating the greatness of London and including interesting explanations of elements of the city. Review commends the work for its style and arrangement and states that it should be used in every school in London. Walter Besant, The History of London, Longmans.
PETRIE, W. M. FLINDERS.“THE RESCUE OF EGYPTIAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1172: (1894): 310.
Article discusses how Egypt’s history is at risk of being destroyed and suggests that the Egyptian Research Account may aid in the preservation of many historical artefacts and documents.
RHYS, GRACE.“A History of English Dress, from the Saxon Period to the Present Day.” Academy, no. 1133: (20 January 1894): 52–53.
This book is an historical and literary history of fashion in Britain from Roman times. While considering it well-written, the reviewer is not entirely impressed with the work but states that it is a good substitute until an ideal book on the history of dress is written. Georgiana Hill, A History of English Dress, From the Saxon Period to the Present Day, 2 volumes, Bentley.
HERFORD, C. H.“History of Early English Literature.” Academy, no. 1141: (17 March 1894): 222–23.
Review praises the author as a ‘master of the immense critical literature on the subject’ and states that it is more than a history of literature it is a history of Old-English itself. The author is praised not as a great original thinker but as a person who has the firmest grasp possible of the immense material under discussion. The book is considered an excellent volume, little troubled by errors. Stopford A. Brooke, History of Early English Literature, in 2 vols., Macmillans.
HUGHES, REGINALD.“FRAGMENTS OF ITALIAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1145: (14 April 1894): 301–2.
Review provides more of a summary of the four works than a critique. Oscar Browning, Guelphs and Ghibellines, Methuen. Reviewed with three others.
KINGSFORD, C. L.“History of England under Henry IV.” Academy, 46, no. 1157: (7 August 1894): 4–5.
The review is largely a summary of the volume’s contents, but the reviewer is impressed, saying it is excellent and deserves as much praise as the initial volume. James Hamilton Wylie, History of England Under Henry IV, Vol. II, 1405-6, Longmans.
HAMILTON, J. A.“The History of Trade Unionism.” Academy, no. 1162: (11 August 1894): 95–96.
The reviewer is impressed by the book and suggests that it will be appreciated by friend and foe of trade unions alike. The review is highly sympathetic to unions and considers them a development to protect industrialized workers from exploration. Sidney Webb and Beatrice Webb, The History of Trade Unionism, Longmans.
ROBINSON, CHARLES J.“A FRENCH HISTORY OF SUSSEX.” Academy, no. 1163: (18 August 1894): 113–14.
Review compliments the work for its originality but claims that the French author had difficulty with some of the names of people and places. Max de Trenqualéon, West Grinstead et les Caryll: Etudes Historique et Religieuse sur la Comté de Sussex en Angleterre, Paris: Torré; London: Burns and Oates.
LONG, R. SEYMOUR.“History of the English Landed Interest: Its Customs, Laws, and Agriculture.” Academy, no. 1164: (25 August 1894): 130–31.
The book is considered a good one on its topic but the reviewer warns that the author is a staunch partisan of the landed interest against those who have sought to curtail their privileges. Russell M. Garner, History of the English Landed Interest: Its Customs, Laws, and Agriculture, Volume II: Modern Period, Sonnenschein.
TAYLOR, ISAAC.“History of Sicily.” Academy, no. 1172: (20 October 1894): 295–97.
This volume, which covers the Punic Wars, is judged to be good but Taylor observes that some of the author’s theories do not correspond with the evidence, as interesting as they might be. Offers a detailed explanation of the narrative and states that although the work was not completed before Freeman’s death, it fell into the hands of a very competent editor. E.A. Freeman, History of Sicily, Vol. IV, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
LONG, R. SEYMOUR.“A Student’s Manual of English Constitutional History.” Academy, no. 1169: (29 October 1894): 227.
The reviewer is generally positive and considers the work to be an important one from a rising historian. The only opposition is to some of Medley’s theories on the Glorious Revolution. D.J. Medley, A Student’s Manual of English Constitutional History, Oxford: Blackwell. D.J. Medley, A Student’s Manual of English Constitutional History, Oxford: Blackwell.
HAMILTON, J. A.“A History of Cabinets.” Academy, no. 1176: (17 November 1894): 393–94.
This history is highly regarded, but the reviewer finds that the work may be too large a project for a single book. He is nevertheless suitably impressed by the author’s tone and style. W.M. Torrens, A History of Cabinets, W.H. Allen.
LONG, R. SEYMOUR.“The Meaning of History, and Other Historical Pieces.” Academy, no. 1178: (1 December 1894): 441–42.
The book is a series of essays on every conceivable aspect of English and European history and the reviewer takes virtually no issue with any of them. States that ‘there are no better specimens of popular work’ than some of these essays. Frederic Harrison, The Meaning of History, and Other Historical Pieces, Macmillans.
SAYCE, A. H.“RECENT DISCOVERIES IN BABYLONIAN AND EGYPTIAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1218: (1895): 188–89.
Article discusses a historical analysis of events and documents.
“THE MILLENNIAL HISTORY OF HUNGARY.” Academy, no. 1188: (1895): 125.
Article discusses the publication of a book to celebrate the founding of Hungary by the Hungarian people.
DUNLOP, R.“History of the Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660.” Academy, 47, no. 1183: (5 January 1895): 5–6.
Reviewer states the narrative has a fresh and vigorous style demonstrating the author’s patient research and acute knowledge. While the review is mostly a summary of the book’s contents, the reviewer believes that this work is the author’s crowning opus. S. R. Gardiner, History of the Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660, Volume I: 1649-1651.
RONALD, BAYNE.“A History of the Christian Church during the First Six Centuries.” Academy, no. 1185: (19 January 1895): 51.
Written by an eminent historian for the general reader, the book is judged to be admirable by that standard, but therefore leaves the educated and serious reader wanting. S. Cheetham, A History of the Christian Church During the First Six Centuries, Macmillans.
HAMILTON, J. A.“A Constitutional History of the House of Lords.” Academy, no. 1189: (16 February 1895): 142–43.
Referring to this as a lawyer’s book, the reviewer considers it fairly exhaustive and interesting. The review concludes with a discussion of the need and difficulties in reforming the institution. Luke Owen Pike, A Constitutional History of the House of Lords, Macmillans.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“An Inquiry into the Sources of the History of the Jews in Spain.” Academy, no. 1192: (9 March 1895): 210–11.
This book is an investigation of those works written by Spanish Jews on their own history; it excludes other non-historical materials they may have written. The review is glowing. Joseph Jacobs, An Inquiry into the Sources of the History of the Jews in Spain, David Nutt.
TOYNBEE, PAGET.“THE HISTORY OF WILLIAM THE MARSHAL.” Academy, no. 1196: (6 April 1895): 289–90.
Review states that while the medieval poem, recently recovered, is interesting from a literary point of view, it has even more value as a historical document. Ed. Paul Meyer, L’Histoire de Guillaume le Maréchal Comte de Striguil et de Pembroke, Paris: Société de L’Histoire de France. See also review 1893/3/18.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“A History of Spain, from the Earliest Times to the Death of Ferdinand the Catholic.” Academy, no. 1198: (20 April 1895): 332–33.
While there are weaknesses in the book, the reviewer points out that those could be corrected in a future edition. This book is considered to be the first serious attempt by an English author to write the history of Spain in this time period, and has the potential to become the standard work in English on the subject. Ulick R. Burke, A History of Spain, From the Earliest Times to the Death of Ferdinand the Catholic, 2 volumes, Longmans.
DUFFIELD, W. B.“A History of England.” Academy, no. 1199: (27 April 1895): 352–53.
The book is considered a good mid-length volume on the subject which addresses the country’s history without boiling it down to nothing. Charles Oman, A History of England, Edward Arnold.
COTTON, JAS S.“A History of the Parish of Leyton, Essex.” Academy, no. 1200: (4 May 1895): 374–75.
The book is praised as a fine work of history, despite the utter lack of notoriety of its subject, saying “Leyton is a place with no history, in the dignified acceptation of that term.” Rev. John Kennedy, History of the Parish of Leyton, Essex, Leyton: Phelp Brothers.
MACAULAY, G. C.“A Literary History of the English People, from the Origins to the Renaissance.” Academy, no. 1206: (15 June 1895): 497–98.
The reviewer calls the work excellent, which he considers all the more surprising given that the writer is French and generally they “come to their task with an insufficient equipment of knowledge and with insurmountable national prejudices.” Thanks the author for a most interesting and readable contribution to the history of English literature. J.J. Jussersand, A Literary History of the English People, From the Origins to the Renaissance, Fisher Unwin.
HUGHES, REGINALD.“FLORENTINE HISTORY AND LEGEND.” Academy, 48, no. 1209: (6 July 1895): 3–4.
Review praises the work for ‘learned analysis and brilliant reconstruction’ and also for its accurate translation. The book is considered useful and the translation good. It is praised for being free, unlike many other books by Italian writers, of “religious prejudice” and “racial pride” and shares the better attributes of British history and historians. Pasquale Villari transl. Linda Villari, The First Two Centuries of Florentine History, Fisher Unwin.
PEACOCK, EDWARD.“A Literary and Biographical History; or, Bibliographical Dictionary of English Catholics from the Breach with Rome in 1534 to the Present Time.” Academy, no. 1218: (7 September 1895): 181–82.
Reviewer describes this volume as anticipated and, while taking issue with some unspecified defects in the author’s approach to biography, is concerned that his plan to complete the series with only one further volume will compromise the comprehensive nature of the work to date. Joseph Gillow, A Literary and Biographical History; or, Bibliographical Dictionary of English Catholics From the Breach With Rome in 1534 to the Present Time, volume IV, Burns and Oates.
DUFFIELD, W. B.“The Model Republic: A History of the Rise and Progress of the Swiss People.” Academy, no. 1219: (14 September 1895): 200–201.
Review states the book is ‘dull, inaccurate, and shows many signs of haste and want of revision.’ Duffield finds this state of affairs all the more pitiable, since the only other work done on the history of Switzerland in English is the article in the Encyclopedia Britannica, and it remains the sole decent source. F. Grenfell Baker, The Model Republic: a History of the Rise and Progress of the Swiss People, Nichols.
PAYNE, E. J.“History of the United States.” Academy, no. 1225: (26 October 1895): 331–32.
Review states the work is commendable in its own right and useful to the general reader. However it lacks style and historical analysis. E.B. Andrews, History of the United States, 2 volumes, Smith, Elder and Co. Reviewed with 2 others.
LEE, R. W.“The History of English Law before the Time of Edward I.” Academy, no. 1226: (2 November 1895): 355–56.
Review states the work is ‘monumental’ and that ‘this work will be the inspiration of more than one generation of students.’ More law book than history book, it is less a history of the development of English laws until Edward I than it is a snapshot of the country’s legal system immediately before his accession. Frederick Pollock and Frederick William Maitland, The History of English Law Before the Time of Edward I, 2 Volumes, Cambridge: University Press.
WICKHAM, W. M.“A History of Newfoundland, from the English, Colonial, and Foreign Records.” Academy, no. 1227: (9 November 1895): 382.
Review states the author has produced a most comprehensive work that deserves a place in any library of importance. Observes that, though Newfoundland is the most unfortunate of British colonies, it has been fortunate in its historian. W. Prowse, A History of Newfoundland, From the English, Colonial, and Foreign Records, Macmillans.
WHALE, GEORGE.“A Lecture on the Study of History.” Academy, no. 1231: (7 December 1895): 480–81.
Commenting on the printed version of Lord Acton’s lecture, Whale reports that Acton views the study of history as a comprehensive field and believes that it should be addressed as such rather than segmented. Whale agrees, noting that the “deluge” of modern history “threatens to make specialists or editors of us all.” Lord Acton, A Lecture on the Study of History, Macmillans.
LONG, R. SEYMOUR.“The History of the Foreign Policy of Great Britain.” Academy, no. 1236: (11 January 1896): 28–29.
The review is positive (identifying the author’s knowledge and clarity of style) but notes that the author is partisan in the extreme, and is “a decided Imperialist, we might almost say Chauvinist, and his Imperialism is rather of the old school than the new.” Montagu Burrows, The History of the Foreign Policy of Great Britain, Blackwoods.
PURCELL, E.“The Lost Possessions of England: Essays in Imperial History.” Academy, no. 1247: (28 March 1896): 257–58.
Stating that the author ‘makes the best of a dreary story,’ Purcell begins with a lengthy discussion of what constitutes an empire and Britain’s haphazard assembly of its own, still without a coherent governing policy. At its core, the book encourages people to look to the past and see the empires that have faded away so Britain might avoid a similar fate. Walter Frewen Lord, The Lost Possessions of England: Essays in Imperial History, Bentley.
KINGSFORD, C. L.“History of England under Henry IV.” Academy, no. 1250: (18 April 1896): 317–18.
Review is largely a summary of the book’s contents. The reviewer regrets that this was not the concluding volume, as promised, but that another will follow to finish the series. Book will be valuable to both students and the general reader. James Hamilton Wylie, History of England Under Henry IV, Volume III: 1407-1410, Longmans.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“A HISTORY OF AURICULAR CONFESSION AND INDULGENCES IN THE LATIN CHURCH.” Academy, no. 1254: (16 May 1896): 399–400.
Makes few comments on the work itself, except to say that the author has a tendency towards exaggeration. Henry Charles Lea, A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church, Vol. I: Confession and Absolution, Sonnenschein. See reviews of 2nd and 3rd volumes 1896/6/26 and 1896/10/31.
CLODD, EDWARD.“Studies in Ancient History.” Academy, no. 1254: (16 May 1896): 397–98.
Review states that this book was meant to be part of a much wider work on the origins of early society which was prevented by McLennan’s death.. While the editor has put considerable effort into the volume, the materials still appear miscellaneous and disorganized. John Ferguson McClennan, Comprising an Enquiry into the Origin of Exogamy, ed. Arthur Platt, Macmillans.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“A HISTORY OF AURICULAR CONFESSION AND INDULGENCES IN THE LATIN CHURCH.” Academy, no. 1259: (26 June 1896): 504–5.
Review commends the author for his impartiality, patience and industry and the great usefulness of the material. Finds that the conclusions are quite negative. Henry Charles Lea, A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church, Vol. II: Confession and Absolution, Sonnenschein. See reviews of 1st and 3rd volumes 1896/5/16 and 1896/10/31.
OELSNER, H.“A NEW HISTORY OF FRENCH LITERATURE.” Academy, no. 1264: (25 July 1896): 62–63.
A French book on French language and literature. Review states this is a promising new work and one that is urgently needed. L. Petit de Julleville, Histoire de la Langue et de la Littérature Français, des Origines á 1900, Paris: Armand Colin.
WEBSTER, WENTWORTH.“A HISTORY OF AURICULAR CONFESSION AND INDULGENCES IN THE LATIN CHURCH.” Academy, no. 1278: (31 October 1896): 324–25.
Review finds work very valuable and will remain of great utility to students as a reference work but it will be nothing more than that. The reviewer is concerned that despite the rigorous notation, for a non-Catholic this prove confusing. H.C. Lea, A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church, Vol. III: Indulgences, Sonnenschein. See reviews of 1st and 2nd volumes 1896/5/16 and 1896/6/26.
MARZIALS, FRANK T.“Personal Characteristics from French History.” Academy, no. 1279: (7 November 1896): 345.
A book of quotations from French history. Review does not offer much critical commentary except to praise the portraits found within the volume. Baron Ferdinand Rothschild, Personal Characteristics From French History, Macmillans.
“A BYWAY OF HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1319: (1897): 127–28.
The reviewer notes that hitherto no adequate account in the English language of the abortive Protestant movement in Spain in the sixteenth century has existed. The work, however, is not satisfactory. The translations are to blame; they leave the reader with interesting but isolated biographical sketches of Spanish Protestant leaders and an incomplete history of the movement as a whole. Spanish Protestants in the Sixteenth Century. Compiled from the German of C.A. Wilkens, Doctor of Theology and Philosophy, by Rachel Challice.
“A Short History of Aryan Medical Science.” Academy, no. 1293: (1897): 207.
Author is Sir Bhagvat Sinh Jee, Thakore Saheb of Gondal. Reviewer advises readers to not belittle this work by possibly the only Indian graduate from a British University. S/he agrees that the work successfully demonstrates that the Indian art of medicine contributed to Greek and Arab medicine more than it borrowed. Nevertheless, the reviewer concludes that although its teachings on the traditional system of Indian medicine are admirable they are at least as much those of a warning as of example.
“A Short History of the Catholic Church.” Academy, no. 1333: (1897): [424]-424.
Author is F. Goulburn Walpole. The reviewer categorizes this book to the class of Apologies, since Walpole’s appeal to the past is for confirmation, not for guidance. The reviewer judges this work useful and set forth clearly and accurately.
“A Short Popular History of Crete.” Academy, no. 1309: (1897): 590.
Author is J. H. Freese, with an introduction by P.W. Clayden. Review comments that this timely little book provides all that is necessary to know about the island’s history. Clayden’s introduction ties its history to contemporary geo-politics.
“By-Ways of History: Studies in the Social Life and Rural Economy of the Olden Time.” Academy, no. 1303: (1897): 447.
The author, James Colville, has republished eleven essays from various magazines. His purpose is to clothe with flesh the dry bones of history, to develop in the faded pictures that have come down to us some particular wrinkles and some of the expression that makes the difference between waxwork and life. The reviewer notes that this assembled information would be difficult to find elsewhere.
“CANNING’S HISTORY IN FACT AND FICTION.” Academy, no. 1295: (1897): 252–53.
Author is the Hon. Albert S.G. Canning. The reviewer warns that Canning tends to exaggerate, romanticize, and criticize historical persons and events with popular commonplaces of the nineteenth century. The reviewer cites Canning’s interpretations of religious conflict, the French Revolutionary wars, religious tolerance towards Jews, and perceptions of Saladin and Mohammed the Conqueror as examples of this.
“CROMWELL’S PLACE IN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1305: (1897): 497.
Author is S. R. Gardiner. This work contains six lectures delivered in the University of Oxford. Gardiner states that the object of his lectures was not to deal with the biography of Cromwell, but to estimate his relation to the political and ecclesiastical movements of his time - to show how he was influenced by them and influenced them in turn.
“Croquet: Its History, Rules, and Secrets.” Academy, no. 1318: (1897): 110.
Author is Arthur Lillie. His work discusses the sport’s history, theory, and practice. The review states that the appearance of a book on croquet may be due to taste as prophetic of revival or memorial of extinction. As to why croquet died, the reviewer reasons that, as a serious game, it was too easy; and as a garden party diversion, it lent itself too easily to irrelevancies.
“EARLY HISTORY OF ENGLAND.” Academy, no. 1301: (1897): 396–97.
Author is Prof. Frederic William Maitland. The reviewer praises this work claiming it to be one of the rare books which are the fine flower of scholarship, a book of learning without pedantry, the excursion of a born investigator, moving liberally in an ample field... This work is composed of three essays dealing with the structure of English society following the Saxon settlement into the eleventh century.
“ENGLISH HISTORY FROM AMERICA.” Academy, no. 1320: (1897): 145–46.
The book under review is titled The National Movement in the Reign of Henry III., and its Culmination in the Barons’ War, by Oliver H. Richardson. The reviewer is pleased with this work by an American author, and congratulates him for finding a new perspective and overcoming the shortfalls, such as citing original authorities, often attributed to transatlantic historians. The reviewer highlights certain admirable points such as Richardson’s analogy between the thirteenth century and seventeenth century conflicts, and his description of Henry III.
“History of Dogma.” Academy, no. 1328: (1897): 300.
Author Adolph Harnack investigates the second century struggle with the Gnostic sects of Hadrian’s reign and the influence of St. Athanasius on the succeeding centuries. The reviewer notes the lack of connection drawn between the state of the Church’s faith at the time of her alliance with Constantine. 2nd volume reviewed in 1898.
“INACCURATE HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1326: (1897): 256.
The Battlefields of Thessaly by Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett is described as a wearisome and profitless work. The author describes a recent battle at which he was present.
“MR. GARDINER’S HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1334: (1897): 441–42.
Samuel Rawson Gardiner’s new volume covers the period from the battle of Worcester to the meeting of the first Parliament of the Protectorate. Although acknowledging the significance of this work, the reviewer finds fault in Gardiner’s over-emphasis on the chronological study of history, which diminishes its story-telling appeal. Furthermore, s/he questions the reasons why Gardiner’s depiction of Cromwell is less than appealing, citing disillusionment as the cause.
“MR. OMAN’S HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1300: (1897): 373–74.
The reviewer finds little to fault with Charles Oman’s History of England; the exception is his depiction of the reign of Richard III, and the immediate execution of Hastings.
POWELL, F. YORK.“THE HISTORY OF COMINES.” Academy, no. 1315: (1897): 44–45.
This work is a sixteenth century (1596 or 1566) translation of the memories of Philip de Commines. The reviewer gives a lengthy description of Philip de Commines and then praises Danet’s fine translation, stating he must indeed take rank with the foremost of English translators. Englished by Thomas Danett, anno 1596, with an Introduction by Charles Whibley.
“The History of the Foreign Policy of Great Britain.” Academy, no. 1332: (1897): 398.
The author is Montagu Burrows and the chapters of this work are adapted from lectures. Burrows says that since the first edition was published, more than a year ago, the principles of British Foreign policy, as traced in this book, have been most remarkably elucidated by events.
“The History of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1793-1896).” Academy, no. 1295: (1897): 254–55.
Dr. Robert Spence Watson writes the history of this Society’s 103 years of existence. The reviewer describes this work as a retrospect of the whole literary, scientific, and social progress of the ‘canny toon’ during the last century.
“The Secret Cabinet of History.” Academy, no. 1328: (16 October 1897): 300.
Doctor Cabanes’ notion of secret history comprises medical details of influential French political figures. The reviewer compares this book’s outward form to Browning’s ‘scrofulous French novel’ with its ‘grey paper and blunt type.’ The reviewer concludes that there was no need to translate this work as any historian would be able to read it in the original. Dr. Cabarés transl. W.C. Costello, The Secret Cabinet of History, Paris: Carrington.
“A History of Canada.” Academy, no. 1358: (1898): 519.
The reviewer finds this a beautiful and engaging work on the history of the young Canadian nation. The author’s enthusiasm for its history is noted. The reviewer concludes by comparing the use of Indian allies during English and French warfare to diminish somewhat the horror of repentance with which we recall our forefathers’ use of similar methods against their fellow countrymen a few years later. Author is Charles G.D. Roberts.
“A History of Dancing, from the Earliest Ages to Our Own Times.” Academy, no. 1343: (1898): 118–19.
The reviewer congratulates publisher William Heinemann for his handsome edition of Vullier’s ‘astonishingly ill-written’ History of Dancing. Although the reviewer mocks and belittles the countless errors in this work, he nevertheless finds value in its collection of over 400 pictures. Author is M. Gaston Vullier.
“A History of Northumberland (Vol. IV.).-Hexhamshire. Part II.” Academy, no. 1357: (1898): 494.
Author is John Crawford Hodgson. The reviewer is pleased with this book, concluding that it is one full of meat for the historical novelist as well as for the antiquary and the local patriot. Especially interesting are the genealogies, which are full of information concerning old ways of life.
“A History of Rome for Beginners.” Academy, no. 1341: (1898): 69.
This history covers the period from Rome’s small and obscure beginning to the reign of the first Augustus. The reviewer finds that this small book is told with admirable brevity and due sense of proportion. Author is Evelyn S. Shuckburgh.
“A History of Rugby School.” Academy, no. 1376: (1898): 265–66.
The reviewer is not impressed with this work, citing a history of Harrow School by Edward Arnold as an example of how a history should be written. Furthermore, the reviewer, although criticizing its swift monograph style, quarrels rather with the publisher of the Public School series. The rest of this review tells the interesting story found on Chapter eight, of the headmaster and maker of modern Rugby. Author is W.H.D. Rouse.
“English History for Children.” Academy, no. 1349: (1898): 284.
The reviewer praises this admirable and well-written book. It has also well-chosen illustrations and portraits throughout. Author is Mrs. Frederick Boas.
“History of Dogma.” Academy, no. 1371: (1898): 144.
Author is Dr. Adolph Harnack. This is the second volume of Prof. Harnack’s great work from chap. vii. to the end. The reviewer states it is a history of the elimination of the hypotheses which sprouted, fungus-like, upon the central doctrine of the Incarnation and its corollary, the doctrine of the Trinity - the heresies of Arius, of Nestorius, of Eutyches. 1st volume reviewed 1897.
“History of England for the Use of Middle Forms in Schools. Part II.: From the Accession of Henry VIII. to the Revolution of 1689.” Academy, no. 1359: (1898): 545–46.
The reviewer warns Tout that if he does not make haste he will be compared to the author of Part 1, York Powell, as a notorious delinquent for gaining a great reputation on so little positive performance. The book is too slight and too much on the old familiar lines. Nevertheless, the reviewer singles out the Scottish and Irish history, the useful genealogies, and the maps, especially the map of Wales before Henry VIII, as admirable portions of this work. Still, the reviewer finds much dissatisfaction with the text-book form which English history is at present taught. He concludes by defending the historical establishment as a scientific study rather than just merely an interesting branch of literature. Author is T.F. Tout.
“History of England under Henry the Fourth.” Academy, no. 1356: (1898): 468.
Author is James Hamilton Wylie. The reviewer notes that Wylie’s painful determination to dig to the sources ...has won him the respect of every scholar. The author’s description of Henry’s death and burial are praised and reproduced in this review.
“History of London Street Improvements, 1855-1897.” Academy, no. 1371: (1898): 143–44.
Author is Percy J. Edwards. This study details the endless changes and renewals to London’s streets and houses. Although the period covered is limited, its voluminous records are indispensable to every student of external London.
“The Bishops of Lindisfarne, Hexham, Chesterle-Street, and Durham, a.d. 635-1020. Being an Introduction to the Ecclesiastical History of Northumbria.” Academy, no. 1374: (1898): 217.
Author is George Miles, Vicar of St. Augustine’s, Newcastle-on-Tyne. The reviewer focuses particularly on the figures of King Oswald, Bishop Aidan and St. Cuthbert, and their influence in shaping the future of the English Church. The reviewer is very impressed by this work that successfully illuminates the religious life of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne from its dim past.
“THE BODLEIAN LIBRARY.” Academy, no. 1369: (1898): 112–13.
Mr. Wells’s ‘little book’ on Oxford and its Colleges, offers a history of the great Library of Oxford along with its benefactors and collections.
“The Early History of the Hebrews.” Academy, no. 1361: (1898): 595–96.
This work has few citations and is thus aims to be popular rather than scientific. In order to assess the quality of this work, the reviewer investigates the authority (qualifications) of its author and concludes that hardly any scholar can be better qualified than Prof. Sayce. The author presents a less than romantic picture of the Chosen People, for example, reducing their religion to that of Chaldean and Oriental origins. To conclude, the review warns that in these days of the Judenhetze and the Anti-Semitic League, the disillusionment may not be without awkward material consequences. Author is Rev. A.H. Sayce.
“The Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius in Syriac.” Academy, no. 1359: (1898): 546.
This book appears to be a translation of Eusebius’ Church history compiled from a St.Petersburg and a British Museum manuscript. Editors are William Wright and Norman McLean.
“The History of Mankind.” Academy, no. 1341: (1898): 50–51.
This work deals with the aborigines of the New World, the Arctic races of Europe and Asia, and the Negro and Negrito inhabitants of Africa. The reviewer judges this large geographical scope and its inconvenient arrangement as this work’s main disadvantages. Ratzel is also criticized for not referencing authorities and neglecting to recognize that even the man in the street has now become critical, and is apt to resent being put off the shadow for the substance when consulting works of this sort for accurate information. Author is Prof. Fr. Ratzel.
“The History of the Great Northern Railway, 1845-1895.” Academy, no. 1351: (1898): 346.
Author is Charles H. Grinling. This book is about the early struggles of the London and York Railway before Parliamentary Committees. The reviewer congratulates the author and recommends this book to anyone interested in railways.
“The History of the Reformation of Religion within the Realm of Scotland.” Academy, no. 1376: (1898): 264–65.
The new edition of John Knox’s work has been revised for popular use so that Scotland has no excuse left for neglecting her hero. Ed. C.J. Guthrie.
“THE SECRET OF THE HOLY GRAIL.” Academy, no. 1377: (1898): 297–98.
The article begins by mentioning many of the various and interwoven stories that constitute the secrets of the Holy Grail. The Book of the Holy Grail, in Malory’s Morte D’Arthur.
“Two Hundred Years: The History of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1698-1898.” Academy, no. 1360: (1898): 574.
The reviewer is pleased that the authors were able to compress the many and varied sources within reasonable limits. This book presents the development and the widening influences of the S.P.C.K. as the British Empire grew and extended its relationships with other cultures and places. Authors are W.O.B. Allen and Edmund McClure.
“A Bibliography of British Municipal History.” Academy, no. 1344: (5 February 1898): 148.
Reviewer expresses his gratitude for the book and states that once the reader sees the volume they will understand the magnitude of the project. Charles Gross, A Bibliography of British Municipal History, Longmans.
“The History of the Church of St. Mary-on-the-Hill, Chester.” Academy, no. 1373: (27 August 1898): 192.
The author was able to extract church transcripts as far back as 1547. The reviewer notes this careful antiquarian compilation and how it illustrates the changes in ritual and doctrine over a county church under the reigns of Henry VIII., Edward VI., Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth. Included in this review is an excerpt describing the dreadful punishments for those refusing to have property forfeited to the crown. J.P. Earwaker ed. Rupert H. Morris, The History of the Church of St. Mary-On-the-Hill, Chester, Love and Wyman.
“Bismarck: Some Secret Pages of His History.” Academy, no. 1377: (24 September 1898): 287–88.
The reviewer comments that Moritz Busch’s ‘Secret Pages’ of Bismarckian history have aroused interest, mainly of a political and personal kind, all the world over. Regrettably, Busch has placed Bismarck in a literary, rather than historical, perspective, and has added nothing to the literary art of the world. This work avoids the charismatic figure of Bismarck and instead provides isolated bits of information such as memoranda, conversations, letters, and drafts of newspaper articles. The reviewer concludes that Bismarck’s fame will owe little to Busch’s ‘singularly incomplete, ill-digested, and inconsistent, account of him.’ Moritz Busch, Bismarck: Some Secret Pages of His History, 3 volumes, Macmillan and Co.
“Introduction to the Study of History.” Academy, no. 1377: (24 September 1898): 289–90.
Book is highly praised as an exploration of how the serious work of professional history is undertaken. The authors are given particular praise, since the French methods are considered much more advanced than the English. Ch. V. Langlois and Ch. Seignobos transl. G.G. Barry, Introduction to the Study of History, Duckworth and Co.
“HISTORY OF THE WORLD.” Academy, no. 1378: (1 October 1898): 324.
.The reviewer pronounces the author the author ‘courageous’ for producing a History of the World in one volume. This work ranges from the ‘earliest historical time to the year 1898,’ beginning with the Aryan migration to the beginning of the American-Spanish war. The reviewer quotes a passage of the late Sir George Grey. Edgar Sanderson, History of the World, Hutchinson and Co.
“‘Sidelights of Church History.’-The Liturgy and Ritual of the Ante-Nicene Church.” Academy, no. 1378: (1 October 1898): 320–21.
F.E. Warren, looks at the ante-Nicene period from the standpoint of an English Churchman. The review finds odd that Warren should feel ‘depressed when he sees himself cut off from sub-apostolic uses.’ The reviewer reminds the reader that the nineteenth-century Church is far superior to that of the third century. The final chapter looks at the influence on Jewish traditions and pagan rites upon the development of Catholic worship. F. E. Warren, Sidelights of Church History."-The Liturgy and Ritual of the Ante-Nicene Church, London: S.P.C.K.
“A HISTORY OF CORSICA.” Academy, no. 1400: (1899): 267.
The reviewer welcomes this history since it is a topic seldom covered for the English readier. Overall, the reviewer calls this a careful and interesting history of a fascinating island. Author is L.H. Caird.
“A History of Egypt under the Ptolemaic Dynasty.” Academy, no. 1404: (1899): 377–78.
Author J.P. Mahaffy’s comparison between the Hellenistic kingdoms such as Egypt, as nearer to Britain than the republics of Greece and Rome, draws the admiration of the reviewer. This is a very readable work, although the appendix by Mr. Griffith is less than satisfactory.
“LANDMARKS IN INDUSTRIAL HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1399: (1899): 243.
The reviewer states this work as an excellent outline of the leading facts of English industrial history. However more attention could have been devoted to emigration and colonisation in the present century. Author is G.F. Warner.
“The Local Examination History.” Academy, no. 1393: (1899): 60.
This book is an 18th edition. The reviewer is not impressed, and comments that the knowledge is sketchy and the shreds and patches of history, literature, and biography are thrown together in a very exasperating way. Author is R.S. Pringle.
“CAMEOS FROM ENGLISH HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1403: (25 March 1899): 358.
From the author of forty novels come the ninth instalment in the ‘Cameos’ series, this one dealing with portraits of eighteenth century figures. C.M. Yonge, Cameos from English History, Macmillan.
“A History of Egypt under Roman Rule.” Academy, no. 1404: (1 April 1899): 378.
J. Grafton Milne’s book is the fifth volume of a series and judged not to be as interesting as its predecessor. Besides Milne’s treatment of the labyrinth of Roman hierarchy and several excellent appendices, the reviewer criticizes his narrative choice of subjects. J. Grafton Milne, A History of Egypt Under Roman Rule, Methuen.
“MANUAL OF SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1520: (1901): 532.
A brief and concise history by a South African, considered essential given the ongoing war in the colony. A. Wilmot, Manual of South African History, Kegan Paul.
“Dressed-up History.” Academy, no. 1537: (19 January 1901): 358.
While this book is well-researched, like the author’s other work it is judged to be poorly assembled and of little interest. Allen Fea, King Monmouth: Being a History of the Career of James Scott, “The Protestant Duke,” 1649-1685, Lane.
“Outlines of the History of the English Language.” Academy, no. 1498: (19 January 1901): 60.
A good and brief history of the English language that is easily accessible. T.N. Toller, Outlines of the History of the English Language, Cambridge: University Press.
“Source-Book of English History.” Academy, no. 1498: (19 January 1901): 59.
In response to the criticism of the education system, this book is designed to familiarize students with primary sources. Ed. Elizabeth A. Kendall, Source-Book of English History, Macmillan.
“GLIMPSES OF ENGLISH HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1503: (23 February 1901): 164–65.
A humorous book on English history for schoolboys which the reviewer finds appalling. F.M. Allen, Glimpses of English History, Downey.
“The True History of Gilbert White.” Academy, no. 1517: (1 June 1901): 460–62.
An interesting biography of the man, assembled by his great-nephew and based principally on his correspondence and diaries. It provides interesting insight to the lives of people at the time. Rashleigh Holt White, The Life of Gilbert White of Shelbourne, 2 volumes, Murray.
“AMERICAN HISTORY TOLD BY CONTEMPORARIES.” Academy, no. 1520: (22 June 1901): 531.
Reviews a third volume of this work (ed by Albert Bushnell Hart; published by Macmillan), which addresses "National Expansion 1893-1845). Compares the methodology of using contemporary documents to Macaulay and others, but here it is taken to an extreme so there is no connecting narrative at all.
“History, Prophecy, and the Monuments.” Academy, no. 1526: (3 August 1901): 88–89.
History of the Jews, from the reign of Josiah to the Captivity, designed to offer an historical picture not available through the Bible. James Frederich McCurdy, History, Prophecy, and the Monuments, Vol. III, Macmillan.
“TIME-TABLE OF MODERN HISTORY, A.D. 400-1870.” Academy, no. 1528: (17 August 1901): 132.
An impressive volume, which is simply a collection of different timelines of events. M. Morison, Time-Table of Modern History, A.D. 400-1870, Constable.
“FROM SQUIRE TO PRINCE; BEING A HISTORY OF THE RISE OF THE HOUSE OF CIRKSENA.” Academy, no. 1529: (24 August 1901): 151.
Despite the book’s attempt to sound romantic this is a straightforward history, which remains interesting despite its subject. W.P. Dodge, From Squire to Prince; Being a History of the Rise of the House of Cirksena, Fisher Unwin.
“THE HISTORY OF THE PARISH OF HAILSHAM.” Academy, no. 1529: (24 August 1901): 152.
While the parish is undistinguished, the minutiae elevate the history to an interesting level. L.F. Salzmann, The History of the Parish Of Hailsham, Farncombe, Lewes.
“A SHORT HISTORY OF THE HEBREWS.” Academy, no. 1531: (7 September 1901): 192.
Despite its speculative conclusions, the book is a useful attempt at a non-Biblical history. R.L. Ottley, A Short History of the Hebrews, Cambridge: University Press.
“An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England.” Academy, no. 1532: (14 September 1901): 218.
Judged to be a valuable history of the industrial revolution from the manorial system to the present. Edward P. Cheyney, An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England, Macmillan.
“An Outline History of the British Empire: From 1500 to 1870.” Academy, no. 1532: (14 September 1901): 218–20.
An abridged and updated version of a longer book, judged a good introduction but of little use to serious students. Takes issue with Woodward’s interpretations of the causes of the war in South Africa. William Harrison Woodward, An Outline History of the British Empire: From 1500 to 1870, Pitt Press.
“Analysis of English History.” Academy, no. 1532: (14 September 1901): 220.
A crambook designed to help unintelligent students. The reviewer “recommend[s] a perusal of it to examining boards with a view to the discovery of means to checkmate it.” W.C. Pearse and S. Hague, Analysis of English History, Murby.
“Readings in Welsh History.” Academy, no. 1532: (14 September 1901): 220.
“This is doubtless an essay aimed at bringing Pan-Celticism into the schools of Wales.” Ernest Rhys, Readings in Welsh History, Longmans.
“UNSTORIED IN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1535: (5 October 1901): 286.
A good book, and one requiring a woman’s delicate touch to write. Gabrielle Festing, Unstoried in History: Portraits of Some Women in 16th, 17th, and 18th Centuries, James Nisbet.
“The World’s History: A Study of Man’s Record.” Academy, no. 1545: (14 December 1901): 590–91.
This work effectively amounts to a complete history of mankind and “only a German… could have conceived such a design.” Ed. H.F. Helmnotz, The World’s History: a Study of Man’s Record, Heineman.
“A History of the Nineteenth Century.” Academy, no. 1585: (1902): 286–87.
Review of Junr’s History of the Nineteenth Century which is a text that apparently focuses upon too much detail making it an awkward read shifting between chronology and minute facts.
“A Primer of Greek Constitutional History.” Academy, no. 1584: (1902): 265.
Review of Walker’s text Primer of Greek Constitutional History which is noted to a highly readable and in-depth work which includes many of the key terms in Greek. Reviews note that at times its coverage is frustratingly brief.
“A Readable History.” Academy, no. 1587: (1902): 330–31.
Review of Budge’s eight volume series a History of Egypt which states that it is an apt text for both the common reader and academic. Texts include both general summaries of events, scholarly considerations, and a number of detailed maps.
“Art History.” Academy, no. 1599: (1902): 701.
Review of Early Tuscan Art by W.M. Conway which stresses the importance of the historical context an artist worked in. Reviewer states that it is an important but debatable text.
“Some Significant Books of the Year.” Academy, no. 1596: (1902): 629–31.
Reviews of practical accounts, memoirs, and compendiums of soldiers’ letters such as, The Epistles of Thomas Atkins. Article also includes a review of Murray’s The Trial of Jeanne d’Arc which highlight the judicial and psychological re-interpretations of the events. Discusses the virtues of literary versus historical presentations of the materials.
“The Abbey History Readers.” Academy, no. 1584: (1902): 264.
Review of Gasquet’s six volume series The Abbey History Readers which presents English history through simple stories and from a Protestant perspective.
“The Challenge of the Experts.” Academy, no. 1597: (1902): 659–60.
Essentially a review of the first volume of the ‘Cambridge Modern History’, suggesting that the series works to reaffirm the merit of the historical profession. Discusses how ‘modern history’ often resembles an incomplete natural science in that it has ceased to be a generalized field of research and is now, by necessity, a profession of ‘experts’ who focus on particulars. Article debates the virtues and vices of expert versus uneducated opinion in terms of historical judgment.
“The History of India.” Academy, no. 1584: (1902): 264.
Review of Sarkar’s History of India which is noted to be an apt student textbook for Indian students.
“Travels in Space: A History of Aerial Navigation.” Academy, no. 1586: (1902): 306.
Review of Valentine’s Travels in Space: A History of Aerial Navigation which is a text that serves as both a historical accounting of previous experiments and scientific documentation of their methods. Purported to be well-written for those interested in the topic.
“What Is a ‘Literary History’?” Academy, no. 1595: (1902): 571–72.
Review of Browne’s Literary History of Prussia, which the reviewer notes has been based on a number of previous texts but which fails in its style and approach to produce a comprehensible or interesting text.
“A Brief Sketch of French History, 1815-1873 and Literature.” Academy, no. 1550: (18 January 1902): 62.
According to the book’s author it was written primarily for Irish School Board Examinations but should also prove useful for the civil service and army officers’ exams. Leony Guilgault, A Brief Sketch of French History, 1789-1815 and Literature, Blackie.
“History of Europe in Outline, 1814-1848 and Literature.” Academy, no. 1550: (18 January 1902): 59.
Book is considered good and suggests that more often wider European history should replace some of the emphasis on English history in the schools. Oscar Browning, History of Europe in Outline, 1814-1848 and Literature, Macmillan.
“Select Documents of English Constitutional History and Literature.” Academy, no. 1550: (18 January 1902): 58.
Regrets the absence of an appendix which includes facsimiles, otherwise no comments on the book. Adams and Stephens, Select Documents of English Constitutional History and Literature, Macmillan.
“The Nobody in History and Literature.” Academy, no. 1558: (15 March 1902): 273–74.
This book is praised highly by the reviewer, who feels that this volume on the ordinary soldiers of the Parliamentary Army sheds light on the real historical experience of those men. Charles Harding Firth, The Nobody in History and Literature, Methuen.
“A Short History of the British in India and Literature.” Academy, no. 1560: (29 March 1902): 336–37.
The book is not particularly well received; the reviewer feels that the author concentrates on the modern period almost to the total exclusion of England’s (and later Britain’s) first two centuries in the Subcontinent. A.D. Innes, A Short History of the British in India and Literature, Methuen.
“The History of Trade Unionism and Literature.” Academy, no. 1562: (12 April 1902): 384.
An revised and expanded edition of the book, which brings its account eight years forward to the present, and finds prevailing patterns are unchanged. Sidney and Beatrice Webb, The History of Trade Unionism and Literature, Longmans.
“Companion to English History (Middle Ages) and Literature.” Academy, no. 1569: (31 May 1902): 552.
A collection of twelve essays designed to enrich students’ understanding of the period. Ed. Francis Pierrepont Barnard, Companion to English History (Middle Ages) and Literature, Clarendon Press.
“Crowns and Coronations: A History of Regalia and Literature.” Academy, no. 1570: (7 June 1902): 582–83.
A history of coronation practices and lore, presumably reissued to coincide with the coronation of Edward VII. William Jones, Crowns and Coronations: A History of Regalia and Literature, Chatto and Windus.
“A Hundred Years of Irish History and Literature.” Academy, 63, no. 1573: (28 June 1902): 12.
Impressed by the book, the reviewer bemoans England’s historical inability to incorporate the Celtic fringe in the same effective manner the French have. R. Barry O’Brien, A Hundred Years of Irish History and Literature, Isbister.
“A Function of Biography.” Academy, no. 1646: (1903): 566–67.
Discussion on how to properly approach historical researching, writing, and investigation. Argues that thought alongside mechanism and great men have driven history and historical understanding.
“A Modern History of the Hebrews.” Academy, no. 1645: (1903): 532.
Review of Smith’s text A History of the Hebrews which is noted to be a largely theoretical or speculative text regarding the history of events and persons usually portrayed in the Old Testament.
“A NEW STUDENTS’ ATLAS OF ENGLISH HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1636: (1903): 241.
Review of Reich’s Student Atlas of English History notes that it is a work meant to compliment Green’s History of the English People. Reviewer states that this is a useful collection of maps which takes a colour coated approach to expressing the actions of historical persons.
“A SHORT HISTORY OF ANCIENT PEOPLES.” Academy, no. 1644: (1903): 495.
Review of Souttar’s Short History of Ancient Peoples which is noted to be a dry, but factual text which reconsiders previous histories of the classical world. Reviewers state it to be an excellent reference resource.
“AN EPOCH IN IRISH HISTORY: TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN, ITS FOUNDATION AND EARLY FORTUNES, 1591-1660.” Academy, no. 1650: (1903): 695–96.
Review of Mahaffy’s Epoch in Irish History, a text on the history of Trinity College which is more of a narrative than antiquarian account. Largely a biographical account of the college included with a number of images. Noted to be a work which contextualizes the history of the institution against the period and location which it exists.
“Authoritative Art History.” Academy, no. 1648: (1903): 617.
Review of the new edition of Crowe’s History of Painting in Italy, a text for serious students of art history. Reviewer notes that the authors focused on facts rather than pretty stories.
“Boys’ Books.” Academy, no. 1648: (1903): 644–48.
Review praises these texts as providing interesting history without too many of the dry bits. These texts provide history as a series of narrative adventures. Third page of this review begins a review of Girl’s Books.
“CHRISTIANITY AND MODERN CIVILIZATION: BEING SOME CHAPTERS IN EUROPEAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1617: (1903): 436.
Review of Lilly’s Christianity and Modern Civilization a text declared to be a collection of bias without thesis. Reviewer further lists this text as a collection of dis-coherent essays.
“ENGLISH HISTORY ILLUSTRATED FROM ORIGINAL SOURCES, 1660-1715.” Academy, no. 1602: (1903): 58.
Review of Figgis’ school text collected from modern sources, and intended for upper and middle form schools. The focus of the work is a continuous narrative between the scraps of narrative and histories.
“Good History.” Academy, no. 1603: (1903): 80.
Review of Douglas’ History of Siena, a text written from the perspective of the modern tourist to Tuscany in comparison to Florence. Work serves as a reconsideration of their mutual histories, tensions, and politics.
“GREEK HISTORY FOR YOUNG READERS.” Academy, no. 1636: (1903): 243.
Review of Bury’s amended text Greek History for Young Readers , a work noted to be ideal for sixth form boys.
“HISTORY OF GREECE FOR BEGINNERS.” Academy, no. 1636: (1903): 243.
Very short review of text which notes that it is a good guide book for beginners, especially young boys.
“HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR.” Academy, no. 1641: (1903): 409.
Review of Oman’s History of the Peninsular War Volume II, a text described as the latest word in modern historical science written with the skill of a poet. It is described as a balanced critical narrative of historical events.
“LINGARD’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND, ABRIDGED AND COMBINED.” Academy, no. 1636: (1903): 241.
Review of Lingard’s History of England notes that it is an ideal reference text for Protestant schools for sixth form boys.
“Living History.” Academy, no. 1615: (1903): 391–92.
Article notes that with the publication of a new edition of Carlyle’s text French Revolution a reconsideration of historical events takes place. Interesting discussion regarding the boundaries of English and History and their relation to one another and Truth.
“Saved from Oblivion.” Academy, no. 1616: (1903): 415–16.
Commentary on the impressive Index to the Dictionary of National Biography. Article includes an inherent commentary on how biography, personality, and history relate. In particular this article is interested in the role of the individual in history and society.
“School History.” Academy, no. 1602: (1903): 56.
Review of Botsford’s Ancient History for Beginners, an admirable text for fifth and sixth form boys. A work on Ancient History which includes discussions on Art and Literature, geography and social influences. Review notes that it is important as it is literate and readable which ensures that it is engaging.
“Science.” Academy, no. 1623: (1903): 593–94.
This article is a discussion of Scientific investigations and how it relates to understanding humanity and history. In particular, the better understanding of time and thought serves to provide comparable context between events.
“Science.” Academy, no. 1605: (1903): 136–37.
Article is largely a scientific consideration of a variety of topics, however the discussion is framed in the context of biology, history and society as progressive.
“Science.” Academy, no. 1614: (1903): 372–73.
Article is largely a scientific consideration of a variety of topics, however the discussion is framed in the context of history and society as progressive.
“Sidelights on History.” Academy, no. 1633: (1903): 165–66.
Review of Strong’s Catalogue of Letters and Other Historical Documents a text which is largely a convoluted collection of correspondence which is poorly strung together by the author.
“Spadework.” Academy, no. 1604: (1903): 107–8.
Discussion on the relationship between mythology, history, and the importance of scientific discoveries through archaeology. Article highlights the importance of writing, the evolution of letters, and thought.
“Specialised History.” Academy, no. 1630: (1903): 101–2.
Review of the third volume of the Cambridge Modern History edited by Ward and which focuses on British North America and the European progress during the colonial age. Reviewers comment on the problems faced by modern academic writing which tends to be either literary in style or scientific in its approach. Noted as an excellent resource if dry to read.
“THE COMPLETE HISTORY READERS.” Academy, no. 1602: (1903): 58.
Brief review note on The Complete History Readers, Book Five. This text is listed as too brief and poorly illustrated.
“THE HIGH HISTORY OF THE HOLY GRAAL.” Academy, no. 1642: (1903): 440.
Review of Evan’s text High History of the Holy Graal, which is in fact a translation of the Grail lore from Old French reconstructed alongside other historical versions of the tale. Noted to be an adept text which seems more Homeric than Medieval in its narrative approach.
“THE HISTORY OF LUMSDEN’S HORSE.” Academy, no. 1610: (1903): 248.
Review of Pearse’s History of Lumsden’s Horse which is a regimental record without critique, insight, or description. Text is comprised of a collection of newspaper articles from India, maps, and narratives. Listed as an impressive souvenir volume.
“Tid-Bits History.” Academy, no. 1622: (1903): 554–55.
Review of Godfrey’s Home Life under the Stuarts which is noted to be another, in a long line of social period histories of home life. Reviewer acknowledges the values of social compared to strictly political historical accounts, however clearly favours the latter.
“A FIRST HISTORY OR ENGLAND.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 208.
Review of Thomas’s First History of England, which focuses on the notion of historical perspective and is set for classroom use. This work includes excerpts from diaries, quotations, and memoirs. Focus of this material is in its presentation of the information.
“A HISTORY OF EUROPEAN THOUGHT IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.” Academy, no. 1653: (1904): 58.
Review of Merz’s History of European Thought, a text noted for being invaluable. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the proper focus of a work on the History of Thought as focusing on Europe rather than a place such as America.
“A HISTORY OF SCOTLAND FROM THE ROMAN OCCUPATION.” Academy, no. 1694: (1904): 360–61.
Review of Lang’s third volume: A History of Scotland from the Roman Occupation, which is noted to be a well-researched and written work. In particular the reviewer notes Lang’s perspective that, in history, problems are more complex than are often given credit.
“A HISTORY OF THE COLONY OF VICTORIA.” Academy, no. 1701: (1904): 588–89.
Review of Turner’s History of the Colony of Victoria, discussing the refutation of myth and its conflation with historical fact. Noted as admirable and well illustrated writing which reconsiders Australian history.
“A JUNIOR HISTORY OF ENGLAND.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 207.
Review of Oman’s Junior History of England which suggests that it is lengthy synopsis of other texts and still somewhat too extensive as a Junior school book. Work is noted as being highly inappropriate for school children.
“A PRIMER OF GENERAL HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 208.
Review of Salter’s Primer of General History which provides an interesting discussion on the tension between geography and historical scholarship.
“A SHORT HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 208.
Short review of Newberry’s History of Ancient Egypt which is noted for its rejection of historians unless their assertions are verified by evidence. The reviewers praise the book’s reliance upon fact and certainty.
“A SOURCE-BOOK OF ROMAN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 208.
Review of Munro’s Source Book of Roman History, a reference list for students and teachers. The contents of this work include references, written selections, as well as illustrations and artistic representations.
“AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY OF ENGLAND.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 207.
Review of Fletcher’s Introductory History of England, a work which presents history as a skeletal framework of events. The reviewer notes that this fits within the current trend of historical writing. Reviewer also notes the author’s approach to history as combining interest, fact, and critical thought.
“Egomet.” Academy, no. 1679: (1904): 34–35.
Article which discusses the virtue of literature and plays as providing a clearer historical perspective than most historical studies.
“Egomet.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 199.
Brief note on the limits of historical methodology.
“English Historical Literature.” Academy, no. 1653: (1904): 32.
An article on the recent scholarship and publications of historians such as J.B. Bury, Lord Acton, and Spencer Walpole.
“History, Etc.” Academy, no. 1653: (1904): 56.
Brief reviews of five historical texts including Finnemore’s Social Life in England and Egerton’s Origin and Growth of English Colonies. The general impression of these works it that they provide brief histories of their various topics.
“HISTORY OF ROME, 44 B.C-138 A.D.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 208.
Very short review of Haydon’s History of Rome, third edition.
“INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION IN ENGLAND.” Academy, no. 1663: (1904): 299.
Review of Buckle’s History of Civilization in England, described as a bulky volume which reflects immaturity its opinions alongside superb skill in its method.
“Literary Notes.” Academy, no. 1671: (1904): 537–39.
Short note on the second page of article discusses the proper role of the historian. The aim of the historian is two fold: to record facts and to vitalize them through excellent narration. History, the author notes, need to be made alive.
“NARRATIVES OF THE BEGINNING OF HEBREW HISTORY FROM THE CREATION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HEBREW KINGDOM.” Academy, no. 1694: (1904): 361–62.
Short review of Kent’s Narratives of the Beginning of Hebrew History, alongside a number of similar religious works. Considered a study of the Old Testament, History, and students of the Bible.
“Notes.” Academy, no. 1682: (1904): 75–77.
A lengthy article which discusses the recent trend in historical research to deal with topics such as magic as a means of providing insight into human history and events. This paper goes on to also discuss the role of literature and literary history in terms of historical discourse.
“OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY FOR SCHOOLS.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 216.
Review of Fry’s school history, Old Testament History for Schools, which sets Biblical studies in the light of higher criticism. Traces the evolution of religion in an attempt to get students to think of the Bible as a treasury of human experience rather than creed.
“THE ART OF THE PITTI PALACE, FLORENCE, WITH A SHORT HISTORY OF THE BUILDING AND ITS OWNERS.” Academy, no. 1661: (1904): 245–46.
Review of Addison’s text The Art of the Pitti Palace, a work which presents aspects of Medici politics from the view of artistic and architectural history. It is noted as a poor book in terms of its literary merit.
“THE CAMBRIDGE MODERN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1680: (1904): 47–48.
Review of volume eight of The Cambridge Modern History which is noted as a respectable and lengthy work full of a great deal of interesting and controversial historical events. Reviewers are impressed with the inclusion of a strong narrative but find that the writings lack generalization.
“THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC.” Academy, no. 1685: (1904): 129.
Review of Elson’s History of American Music which is a readable work set to appeal to American interests. Provides a detailed account of American music and its masters.
“THE ‘TEMPLE’ HISTORY READERS.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 207–8.
Review of Yates’s Temple History Readers, a series which is extensively illustrated and includes a number of interpretations of major events.
“THE TUTORIAL HISTORY OF GREECE.” Academy, no. 1689: (1904): 209.
Short positive review of Woodhouse’s introductory school book, Tutorial History of Greece.
“A SHORT HISTORY OF ENGLAND.” Academy, no. 1706: (1905): 47–48.
Review of Cheyney’s History of England, a work noted to be an excellent school text in its content and ability to keep one’s interest. Work provides further references for scholars to continue their research.
“Cerberus, the Dog of Hades: The History of an Idea.” Academy, no. 1716: (1905): 337–38.
Review of Bloomfield’s History of an Idea, which explores the Hindu mythology and origins of Cerberus.
“EARLY HISTORY OF INDIA.” Academy, no. 1706: (1905): 48.
Review of Smith’s Early History of India, which investigates Alexander’s Indian Campaign. This book is noted for its goal of resolving a number of authoritative historical accounts of the period.
“FINE ART.” Academy, no. 1731: (1905): 713–15.
Article is a discussion of the importance of acknowledging the religious and social context of the period in studying Venetian and Florentine art.
“HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1741: (1905): 958.
Discussion and review of several historical texts such as Rappoport’s Russian History, Thomson’s Tales of the Middle Ages, and Walker’s History of England.
“HISTORY OF ROME.” Academy, no. 1706: (1905): 48.
Review of Greenidge’s History of Rome, a text noted for its narrative and content.
“HISTORY OF THE RISE OF THE DUTCH REPUBLIC (8 Vols.); THE UNITED NETHERLANDS (4 Vols.); LIFE AND DEATH OF JOHN OF BARNEVELD (2 Vol.).” Academy, 68, no. 1705: (1905): 10–11.
Review of Motley’s History of the Rise of the Dutch Republic, is a text which provides a broad sweep of events. Work appears to focus on heroic events and figures.
“HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.” Academy, no. 1708: (1905): 80.
Review of Rhodes’ History of the United States, volume five, is a work noted to be bulky and reflect the author’s preference to avoid writing about military matters. Text is well-researched but too full of material.
“LANDSCAPE IN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1713: (1905): 193–94.
Review of Geikie’s Landscape in History a text which details the importance of understanding the role of geography and landscape amid historical scholarship and intellectual considerations.
“SCANDINAVIA: A POLITICAL HISTORY OF DENMARK, NORWAY AND SWEDEN.” Academy, no. 1712: (1905): 172–73.
Review of Bain’s Scandinavia: A Political History focuses on the difficulty of presenting a monolithic account of a multicultural nation. Though insightful the text appears to suffer from the inappropriate use of terminology by the author.
“THE CRADLE OF ENGLISH PORCELAINS.” Academy, no. 1742: (1905): 988.
Article detailing the interest in English porcelain from its rediscovery throughout the eighteenth century. Notes a number of related historical works.
“THE JOURNALISM OF HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1754: (1905): 1309–10.
Review of Paul’s History of Modern England which critically notes the problematic nature of writing about current events. This work is noted as a valuable record of events rather than as a critical historical account.
“THE NEW HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.” Academy, no. 1737: (1905): 851–52.
Review of Chancellor and Hewes’ The United States: A History of Three Centuries which is noted as yet another text inclined towards the active re-writing the history of the period from a decidedly American perspective.
“THE OLD PLATE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.” Academy, no. 1739: (1905): 908.
Review of Jackson’s English Goldsmiths and their Marks is a text purported to demonstrate both an avid interest in the topic as well as considerable historical method. This work details the technical aspects of plate craft as well as its social history.
“THE STUDENTS HISTORY OF SCOTLAND.” Academy, no. 1706: (1905): 48.
Review of Rannie’s Student’s History of Scotland, which seeks to challenge the traditional focus of Scottish history. A text of great detail and material.
“WHAT IS HISTORY?” Academy, no. 1735: (1905): 801–2.
Review of Lamprecht’s lecture series What is History? which is noted to be a historical study of great cultural periods. Article details Lamprecht’s theoretical approach to history as a study.
“HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1793: (1906): 262.
Short reviews of several school texts including commentary on Rose’s A Century of Continental History, fifth edition, an upper form work of some renown. Reviewer notes that this book focuses on the causes, results, and implications of important events. Review of Jack’s The Making of Europe a text compiled to suit the requirements of the Board of Education which benefits from is clear type and excellent illustrations. Several other school texts are also reviewed.
“HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1759: (1906): 77–78.
Review of three school publications, Lindsey’s Student Guide Book to British History, Carter’s Outlines of English History, and Carter’s Old Testament History. Each of these texts appears to take a broader approach to history in order to better serve as a study guide for students.
“HISTORY AND A SENSE OF HUMOUR.” Academy, no. 1786: (1906): 81–82.
Review of Houtin’s La Question Biblique au XX Siecle a clear factual work. Review notes how important the author’s reliance upon facts and critical perspective are.
“NAPOLEON ON ENGLISH HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1765: (1906): 203.
Review of Hall’s Napoleon’s Notes on English History a work noted to be a contextualization of Napoleon’s own writings.
“SHAM HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1801: (1906): 468–69.
Review of Trowbridge’s Court Beauties of Whitehall a text which appears to represent a recent trend to write sham histories and false biographies from a literary perspective. Reviewer notes that this trend of novelizing history and biography.
“THE CAMBRIDGE MODERN HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1808: (1906): 654–55.
Review of the fourth volume of The Cambridge Modern History which is noted to be an collection of papers which are not always related to one another. Reviewer concludes that it is too long and inadequate in many respects.
“THE NEW ENGLISH HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1792: (1906): 226.
Review of Fotheringham and Brodrick’s The Political History of England volume eleven. A large part of this review is taken up by a discussion on the nature of history and historical method. In particular the reviewer notes the importance of historical experts who specialize in one period or event.
“THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.” Academy, no. 1784: (1906): 31–32.
Review of Maurice’s History of the War in South Africa which is noted as a lengthy factual volume without much critique of its own. Reviewer’s comments are, at times, focused less on the text than upon a discussion of historical methodology at the time.
“TWO ASPECTS OF FLORENTINE HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1789: (1906): 155–56.
Review of Machiavelli’s Florentine History translated by Thomson and Staley’s The Guide of Florence, two works noted for their coverage of the same period but which represent to very different approaches and opinions. While Staley’s work is considered the best for the modern reader Machiavelli’s is listed as almost unintelligible. However, Staley’s text is also considered too lengthy containing many valueless and unworthy pages in the midst of his excellent comparative approach.
“A History of Milan under the Sforza.” Academy, no. 1859: (1907): 266–67.
Review of Celia Mary Ady’s History of Milan under the Sforza, a text purported to be the first volume on the history of Italian states. Reviewer critiques the work as an excellent scholarly text.
“A History of Ritualism.” Academy, no. 1840: (1907): 774.
Review of Clamantis’ History of Ritualism a text noted to be both ignorant and biased in favour of protestantism. Work is noted to be composed only of fabrication and misrepresentation.
“A History of the United States and Its People from the Earliest Records to the Present Time.” Academy, no. 1844: (1907): 862–64.
Review of Avery’s History of the United States, a text considered to be a satisfactory approach to a broad topic.
“A LITERARY HISTORY OF FRANCE.” Academy, no. 1854: (1907): 142–43.
Review of Faguet’s Literary History of France a text which includes biographical and contextual portrayals of French authors. Reviewer notes that Faguet is hardly a critic or satisfactory in many of his comments.
“A Literary History of India.” Academy, no. 1846: (1907): 921–22.
Review of Frazer’s Literary History of India, a text which is a review of the history, politics, society, and literature of the region. Work is noted to be comprehensive and a quick read which gives context and insight to present situations.
“A Short History of Greek Literature from Homer to Julian.” Academy, no. 1859: (1907): 272–73.
Review of Wright’s Short History of Greek Literature which traces the history and evolution of Greek poets, their methods, and considerations. Text is largely a successful biographical account of ancient authors and their works.
“A Short History of Indian Literature.” Academy, no. 1856: (1907): 186–87.
Review of Horrowitz’s History of Indian Literature which is credited as a useful student text that provides the vital information including Indian traditions and history alongside narratives told in a simple English format. Review is largely a discussion on how to present foreign material in terms of its context and in a manner appealing to the English public.
“A Short History of Mediaeval Peoples from the Dawn of the Christian Era to the Fall of Constantinople.” Academy, no. 1821: (1907): 312–13.
Review of Souttar’s A Short History of Mediaeval Peoples a worked noted as a modern history with a tendency towards summarizing.
“An Introductory History of England from Henry VII. to the Restoration.” Academy, no. 1832: (1907): 575–76.
Review of Fletcher’s Introductory History of England volume II, which noted to be a very good school text which presents rather unconventional views.
“Apollo. An Illustrated Manual of the History of Art throughout the Ages.” Academy, no. 1814: (1907): 137–38.
Review of Reinach’s Illustrated Manual of the History of Art throughout the Ages, a condensed text on the subject which has over 600 photographic images is highly praised.
“Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of England.” Academy, no. 1842: (1907): 817.
Review of Seller’s edition of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of England is an excellent student text which notes which could be vastly improved.
“Chronicles Concerning Early Babylonian Kings. L. W. King. (Luzac and Co. 1907.) (Studies in Eastern History-II.).” Academy, no. 1843: (1907): 838–40.
Review of King’s Chronicles Concerning Early Babylonian Kings a text which reconsiders the order and importance of two early Eastern Monarchs. Reviewers largely join in on the debate rather than critiquing the work.
“England and America, 1763-1783. The History of a Reaction.” Academy, no. 1836: (1907): 675–76.
Review of Marks’ England and America a work noted to be thorough. Author and her work are said to be impartial and logical. Listed as an ideal student text.
“English History from Original Sources. 1155-1485.” Academy, no. 1832: (1907): 590.
Review of Morgan and Bailey’s English History from Original Sources a primary source text which allows the student to discover for themselves history in its own words. Reviewer notes that this is an ideal companion text and supplementary reader.
“Factors in Modern History.” Academy, no. 1838: (1907): 725–26.
Review of Pollard’s Factor’s in Modern History a text composed of published history lectures and devoid of reference or bibliographical support. Work focuses upon the role of the cause of events as well as the facts surrounding them.
“HALFPENNY HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1854: (1907): 144–45.
Article detailing the idea that one could receive the history of the world for a halfpenny a day, a project the author believes will appeal to a great many people. The article’s author does not believe that many will actually read such an undertaking or that it is ultimately useful.
“HENRY FIELDING’S LIBRARY.” Academy, no. 1815: (1907): 164–65.
A discussion on what sort of literary and historical text gentlemen such as Fielding and Dr. Johnson had in their libraries..
“HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1811: (1907): 65–66.
Review of both Goodspeed’s History of the Ancient World and Sedgewick’s A Short History of Italy. Goodspeed’s text is a condensed work which adds interesting and accurate facts to the outlines of history rather than anecdote. This work contains an interesting bibliography and end review notes. In comparison Sedgewick’s work is an outline of history without original fact or idea which is carefully suggested. Also reviewed in this section are Morison’s Time table of Modern History, Tout’s Advanced History of Great Britain, Newberry’s Short History of Ancient Egypt, Hassell’s War and Reform, Moncrieff’s Heroes of European History, Relfe’s Young Folk’s History of England, Ransome’s Primary History of England, Hall’s Days before History’, Blackie’s Readings in English History, and The British Empire in the Nineteenth Century.
“History of Scotland.” Academy, no. 1825: (1907): 405–6.
Review of Lang’s History of Scotland is a text noted to be a modern text devoid of the romanticism of the eras it covers. Reviewer states that they prefer Carlyle’s approach to history and the inclusion of informed narrative.
“History of the United States from the Compromise of 1850 to the Final Restoration of Home Rule at the South in 1877. Vols. i.-Iv.” Academy, no. 1841: (1907): 793–94.
Review of Rhodes’ History of the United States a worked noted as being of specific importance in its presentation and the consideration of present racial matters in America. Texts are described as primarily political and military in terms of their historical consideration of the North and South.
“History of the War in South Africa, 1899-1902.” Academy, no. 1854: (1907): 136–38.
Review of Maurice’s History of the War in South Africa is described as a well organized, well arranged, and dignified text. Reviewer notes that the role of the historian is to critically arrange the competing documents into an insightful narrative.
“ISRAEL IN EUROPE.” Academy, no. 1838: (1907): 730–31.
Review of Abbott’s Israel in Europe a text on the movement and history of Jewish people throughout Europe. Work is noted to largely be a discussion as to how this people have been disliked by many throughout Europe.
“JOSEPH GUTTERIDGE WEAVER AND SAVANT.” Academy, no. 1824: (1907): 391–92.
Biography, but one which discusses how history should be presented. Article suggests that the history of the world needs to include the accounts of everyone.
“Outlines of European History.” Academy, no. 1842: (1907): 817.
Review of Grant’s Outlines of European History a text which is noted to lack proportion and accuracy.
“Plymouth in History.” Academy, no. 1815: (1907): 173.
Review of Barnicott’s Plymouth in History a text written from the perspective of a writer from that region. Work is commented to be a paper-covered pamphlet.
“Polynesian Mythology and Ancient Traditional History of the New Zealanders. As Furnished by Their Priests and Chiefs.” Academy, no. 1824: (1907): 386–87.
Review of Grey’s Polynesian Mythology and Ancient Traditional History of the New Zealanders is an excellent text for the study of comparative cultures and religion.
“Primitive Traditional History.” Academy, no. 1855: (1907): 160–62.
Review of Hewitt’s Primitive Traditional History, a text criticized for over using its theory to explain various histories, literature, and beliefs.
“The Graeco-Roman World; or, The Struggle of East and West During a Millennium of World-Empire. Being Vol. III. of Reflections on Some Leading Facts and Ideas of History, Their Meaning and Interest (with Special Chapters on India).” Academy, no. 1846: (1907): 920–21.
Review of Whish’s The Graeco-Roman World which is considered to have a good premise but has a poor take on the historian’s role.
“The History of England from the Accession of Henry VII. to the Death of Henry VIII., 1485-1547.” Academy, no. 1815: (1907): 159–60.
Review of Fisher’s The History of England a text compared to the Cambridge Modern History in its ability to present English political history from a singular perspective. The reviewer notes that the choice of not covering the entire Tudor period, and his portrayal of certain monarchs are somewhat disappointing.
“The History of England from the Accession of Richard II. to the Death of Richard III., 1377-1485.” Academy, no. 1818: (1907): 247–48.
Review of Oman’s The History of England, a work noted for its high degree of both literary and historical value.
“The Political History of England, 1603-1660.” Academy, no. 1838: (1907): 722–23.
Review of Montague’s Political History of England a work described as too detailed to any save professed students. It is noted as an excellent political history with a good bibliography and index.
“The Times History of the War in South Africa. Vol. v.” Academy, no. 1831: (1907): 551–52.
Review of The Times History of the War in South Africa which is credited as chronologically presenting the material in a highly successful manner. This text details the political as well as military motivations and challenges to the British in South Africa. Reviewer is confident that this will become the standard text on the subject.
“The World’s History.” Academy, no. 1842: (1907): 814–16.
Extensive review of Helmholtz’s The World’s History which the critic highly praises. Reviewer notes a problem with the number of misprints throughout the text.
“Notes on the History of the Revels Office under the Tudors.” Academy, no. 1811: (19 January 1907): 54.
Review of E. K. Chambers’ s volume is a highly detailed, though brief, commentary which refutes the Clarendon Press of the works of Lyly. Published by Bullen.
“A History of Art.” Academy, no. 1886: (1908): 922–23.
Review of Carotti’s A History of Art a text which the commentators thought impossible to write. The review notes that with the rush of daily life little books about great things are far too often written. Work focuses upon classification rather than description or critique.
“A History of Music in England.” Academy, no. 1861: (1908): 314–15.
Review of Walker’s A History of Music in England is stated to be as good as a volume of the recently published Oxford History of Music with a focus on England which was rejected by the Oxford authors. This work serves to understand how English music has taken from other nations, but given little back in terms of influence.
“A History of Sculpture.” Academy, no. 1866: (1908): 434–37.
Review of Short’s History of Sculpture a text focused on the technological aspects of the art. The reviewers are impressed with the brevity of this work however disagreed with several of his contentions.
“A History of the Christian Church since the Reformation.” Academy, no. 1865: (1908): 409–10.
Review of Cheetham’s A History of the Christian Church since the Reformation is a text noted to be a useful historical outline, but one which is poorly framed by the author.
“A History of the Life of Colonel Nathaniel Whetham.” Academy, no. 1897: (1908): 248–49.
Review of Whetham’s biographical account, A History of the Life of Colonel Nathaniel Whetham. This text, is an account of Whetham’s life during the English civil war.
“A History of the United States and Its People.” Academy, no. 1885: (1908): 901.
Review of Avery’s A History of the United States and its People volume four, is noted to be a text which adds little detail or critique for the student of the period.
“A Literary History of the Adelphi and Its Neighbourhood.” Academy, no. 1908: (1908): 521.
Review of Brereton’s A Literary History of the Adelphi and its Neighbourhood is a text focused on the notably literary figures who lived along the Adelphi.
“BARBADOS: PAST AND PRESENT.” Academy, no. 1861: (1908): 320–22.
Reconsideration and review of Ligon’s True and Exact History of the Island of Barbados is a text the editors feel should be released in a new edition. Work is noted for its style and description. The remaining two pages of the review seems to be largely a description of Ligon and his friend’s adventures and time on the island.
“CHRISTMAS BOOKS.” Academy, no. 1909: (1908): 540–43.
Listing of texts available for sale during the Christmas season which ranges from Children’s works on the first page to heraldry and history on the second.
“Crosby Hall. A Chapter in the History of London.” Academy, no. 1888: (1908): 41.
Review of Goss’ Crosby Hall. A Chapter in the History of London a text noted to be brief but well crafted account of Richard III and Thomas More’s estate. The reviewer notes that this is due to be a popular work as its focus is the centre of current popular debate.
“History of Medieval Civilisation, and of Modem to the End of the Seventeenth Century.” Academy, no. 1871: (1908): 565.
Review of Seignobos’ History of Medieval Civilisation is a work described as a class book with sketchy paragraphs. Text is noted for lacking a grasp on the development of civilization.
“History of Woodspring.” Academy, no. 1893: (1908): 163.
Review of Watson’s History of Woodspring a highly condensed text of a region. Reviewer notes that this text is too short, has too few illustrations, and is about a region which very few have an interest.
“Hyde Park: Its History and Romance.” Academy, no. 1878: (1908): 732.
Review of Tweedie’s Hyde Park: its History and Romance a work described as thorough and well-written. Commentary ties the history of Hyde Park to the political decisions of monarchs and the social culture of England.
“LORD BURNHAM’S KAISER.” Academy, no. 1905: (1908): 437–39.
Article is a discussion on the attitude of the German leadership, though it seems to also implicitly suggest the power of the printed word and publications to shape the perception of monarch’s for future generations and scholars.
“Malaria: A Neglected Factor in the History of Greece and Rome.” Academy, no. 1895: (1908): 198–200.
Review of Jones’ Malaria: a Neglected Factor in the History of Greece and Rome which seeks to include scientific and medical considerations into the historical consideration of different periods. Text serves as a reconsideration of the downfall of the Roman Empire.
“Studies in the History of Venice.” Academy, no. 1864: (1908): 383–84.
Review of Brown’s Studies in the History of Venice is a text composed of various essays largely focused on the political and military history of Venice. Reviewers note that the major detraction from the text rests in the number of misprints.
“THE DECAY OF THE ‘DAILY TELEGRAPH’.” Academy, no. 1904: (1908): 413–14.
Article which discusses the history and traditions of The Daily Telegraph and the current editors have strayed from them.
“The Early History of India, Including Alexander’s Campaigns.” Academy, no. 1900: (1908): 319–20.
Admiring review of Smith’s The Early History of India, including Alexander’s Campaigns. The reviewer believe that Indian history cannot be approached and understood in a linear and rational fashion like Europe’s.
“The Early History of the Tories, from the Accession of Charles II. to the Death of William III. (1660-1702).” Academy, no. 1905: (1908): 444.
Review of Kent’s The Early History of the Tories which begins with a paragraph on the role of the critical historian and the desire for the publication of entertaining histories. The reviewers note that Kent is a scientific historian which does not appeal to them at all. Work is noted to have excellent summaries of events, and biographies of the principle political figures.
“The History of England during the Reign of Victoria (1837-1901).” Academy, no. 1879: (1908): 757.
Review of Low and Sanders’ The History of England during the Reign of Victoria a text listed as indispensible for scholars of the constitution. It is a work listed as impartial and well-written.
“The History of Ireland to the Coming of Henry II.” Academy, no. 1878: (1908): 740.
Review of Clerigh’s The History of Ireland to the Coming of Henry II a text which adds material to the number of short histories of Ireland. Focus of the work is upon Irish mythology while the book also neglects to include a bibliography and index.
“THE JEWS IN ENGLAND.” Academy, no. 1873: (1908): 614–15.
Review of Hyamson’s A History of the Jews in England is noted to be mainly the history of money. This commentary is a striking and shocking discussion that demonstrates the attitudes of the period towards different groups. It is noteworthy that though the editors disagree with the author on various points he nonetheless shares a similar sentiment towards them.
“The Rhine: Its Valley and History.” Academy, no. 1885: (1908): 908.
Review of Mackinder’s The Rhine: its Valley and History a text which provides a short historical survey and many images of the region under consideration.
“A Short History of the English Stage.” Academy, no. 1922: (1909): 854.
Review of Sharp’s A Short History of the English Stage is noted to be well-written, consisting of a number of lists, catalogs, and biographies of actors.
“THE DRINK QUESTION.” Academy, no. 1930: (1909): 62–64.
Discussion with reference to a number of recently published works on the origins and perceptions of alcohol, drugs, and stimulants throughout European history and in England. In the main it is a commentary on the failure of prohibition.
“THE GERMAN FORERUNNERS OF J. S. BACH.” Academy, no. 1914: (1909): 663–66.
A lengthy article which discusses the biographies and achievements of Teutonic musicians prior to J.S. Bach. There are clear social comments regarding the superiority of English and Dutch music and Art to that of Teutonic region.
“The Stage History of King Richard III.” Academy, no. 1954: (1909): 632–33.
Review of Wood’s The Stage History of King Richard III which takes as its premise that the literature of a work is subordinate to the performance of it and how it received, two factors which are dependent upon the political and social context of when it is enacted. This work details how actors, the editing of plays, and the location in which they are performed influences the work’s meaning.
“A FAMOUS RENDEZVOUS.” Academy, no. 2000: (1910): 232–33.
Article detailing historic and important persons who used, and meetings which took place on the recently destroyed Brighton Chain Pier.
“A POET-EMPEROR AND HIS ‘FLORAL GAMES’.” Academy, no. 2000: (1910): 225–26.
Article discussing the Nobel Prize and monarchs who produce notable literature including leaders from England, France, and Japan.
“A TURNED PAGE OF HISTORY.” Academy, no. 1996: (1910): 129–30.
Discussion concerning the topography, geography, and historical importance of the English countryside. Article includes several literary references to England, its geography, and history.
“FOX AND HOLLAND HOUSE.” Academy, no. 1992: (1910): 33–34.
Biographical and historical discussion on the importance of Holland House as a central political and cultural dwelling around London.
“History of Contemporary Civilization.” Academy, no. 2017: (1910): 647.
Review of Seignobos’ History of Contemporary Civilization is a highly condensed volume which is nonetheless well-written. The reviewers note that he gives many important figures and events a single chapter, ten words, or one line.
“OUR HERITAGE THE SEA.” Academy, no. 2001: (1910): 247–49.
Article discussing the history of Europe’s relationship with the sea and oceans surrounding it. The conclusion to this piece is a discussion on the rise of the modern navy.
“THE KOREAN TIGER.” Academy, no. 2005: (1910): 351–52.
Article discussing the previous centuries of Korean court history, superstitions, and Tiger hunts.
“THE REIGN OF THE SOPHIST.” Academy, no. 1977: (1910): 299–300.
An article on the philosophical traditions of Plato and Socrates but which makes reference to the legacy of various rulers such as Henry the VIII as well as the writings of Shakespeare and Thoreau.
“THE SHAKESPEARE MEMORIAL AND THEATRICAL EXHIBITION.” Academy, no. 2008: (1910): 424.
Discussion reviewing the recent Shakespeare Exhibition at the Whitechapel Art Gallery which notes that the presentation was poor as a result of the materials rather than the subject matter.
“THIS GREAT AND WIDE SEA.” Academy, no. 1972: (1910): 181–83.
Recounting of famous historical events in Greek history and their relation to the sea. There is a large focus on the greatness of Classical Greece and Rome as they related to the sea and in history.
“A Century and a Half of Jewish History, Extracted from the Minute Books of the London Committee of Deputies of the British Jews.” Academy, no. 2022: (1911): 134.
Review of Emanuel’s Century and a Half of Jewish History is in fact an indexed catalogue of the minutes and decisions of the Anglo-Jewish institution. Texted is noted as biased in favour of the organization ignoring all outside information resulting in a work only of interest to those directly involved.
“A Short History of the Church of England.” Academy, no. 2021: (1911): 100–101.
Review of Kendall’s Short History of the Church of England is a well-written text presented as a history through pictures.
“An Introduction to the History of the Assyrian Church, or the Church of the Sassanid Persian Empire.” Academy, no. 2027: (1911): 295.
Review of Wigram’s History of the Assyrian Church a text not written about and is therefore welcomed by the critic. Work is noted as an interesting introduction to the church.
“Egypt and Israel: An Inquiry into the Influence of the More Ancient People upon Hebrew History and the Jewish Religion. And Some Investigations into the Facts and Statements Made as to Jesus of Nazareth.” Academy, no. 2033: (1911): 482.
Review of Brewer’s Egypt and Israel is noted to be immediately incoherent and only occasionally coherent. Reviewers speculate that the author’s intention is to explore the influence of Egyptian culture on Israel, but even they are unsure.
“HISTORY AND HUMANITY.” Academy, no. 2024: (1911): 191–92.
Review of Nordau’s History and Humanity is noted as a text than challenges and invites searching analysis. Critic also notes that this work is the result of a true reduction to absurdity.
“HISTORY AND INDUSTRY.” Academy, no. 2060: (1911): 537–38.
Review of Mitton’s next volume in the Peeps at History series on Scotland. Previous volumes had focused on India, Canada and Japan. Text is noted to be artless and include little distortions of the facts. Critics note that this text represents the way not to teach history.
“HISTORY AND THE HEARTS OF KINGS.” Academy, no. 2028: (1911): 317–18.
Article is an interesting commentary on the relationship between history, conventional fiction, and indubitable facts. Author considers how stories and common knowledge may be used to reconsider historical truths.
“INDIA BEFORE THE MUTINY.” Academy, no. 2020: (1911): 77–78.
Article on India’s history prior to the mutiny of 1857. Piece is largely about the development of British rule and law and is therefore related to recent history in the region.
“INDIA: CONCLUSION.” Academy, no. 2027: (1911): 301–3.
Lengthy article on the history of India since the mutiny of 1857 which is clearly in favour of the civilization, industry, and culture which Britain has brought to the region. India is described as a great national property to be developed and is the touchstone of British achievement.
“LONDON BRIDGE.” Academy, no. 2019: (1911): 51–52.
Article detailing the cultural, social, and historic significance of London Bridge and its various reconstructions.
“Missionary Adventures: A Simple History of the S.P.G.” Academy, no. 2058: (1911): 472.
Short review of Forde’s Missionary Adventures, a Sunday School text focusing on the history of the S.P.G.. This work is intended for teaching the young in the Christian faith.
“Papua: A Handbook to Its History, Inhabitants, Physical Features, and Resources, &c.” Academy, no. 2052: (1911): 301.
Review of Pritchard’s Papua: a Handbook to its History a text described as a manual for information on an unfamiliar land. Text details the island’s pre-British history prior to becoming known to the civilized world and the problems with Germany over its possession.
“PLYMOUTH: PAST.” Academy, no. 2055: (1911): 376–78.
Article on Plymouth or Sutton’s history in England and the events which lead to the sailing of the Mayflower. Author concludes that the history of particular regions are indeed the history of the larger nation and events beyond its shores.
“SCOTTISH HISTORY.” Academy, no. 2035: (1911): 548–49.
Review of Lawrie’s Annals of Reigns of Malcolm and William is noted to be a valuable work on the relations between the monarchs of England and Scotland. Text is best described as an excellent reference with scholarly notes and exhaustive index.
“The Awakening of Scotland: A History from 1747 to 1797.” Academy, no. 2051: (1911): 271.
Review of Mathieson’s The Awakening of Scotland, the third volume in a series on the history of Scotland. Critic notes that this work is more interesting than its predecessors because of the era covered and the events which took place in it. The focus of this text is upon the ideological and political thought which arose from Scotland but was impacted by the American and French revolutions.
“The Church and the Empire. Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 1003 to A.D. 1304.” Academy, no. 2026: (1911): 262–63.
Review of Medley’s The Church and the Empire a text which is the fourth of eight volumes on the church in European politics. Author is noted for not following the usual interpretations of events and is recommended as a short and instructive history on the relationship between the church and state in Europe. Noted as an ideal companion to Hunt and Stephen’s History of the English Church.
“THE HERO.” Academy, no. 2052: (1911): 308–9.
Discussion of heroes and great men in political and military affairs are perceived by historians and philosophers. Author discusses individuals such as Napoleon as being compelled to achieve greatness.
“The History of Silhouettes.” Academy, no. 2067: (1911): 758–59.
Review of Jackson’s The History of Silhouettes a text which details the rise of the fashion of creating likenesses of individuals. Text also includes a consideration of Tussaud’s work in France as part of this culture.
“THE PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY.” Academy, no. 2025: (1911): 227–28.
Review of Lees’ translation of Foundations of the Nineteenth Century which has garnered a mixed reception. As a translation of Chamberlain’s original German work,it is characterized as highly anti-Semitic: essentially German and un-English.
“THE STORY OF A BOOK.” Academy, no. 2040: (1911): 706–7.
Discussion on the evolution of published works as resulting from the author’s lifetime of experiences, critical perspective, personal philosophies of the world, and relationships.
“TOGO AND NOGI.” Academy, no. 2040: (1911): 705–6.
Discussion of the persons and events of the Russo-Japanese War six years beforehand. In particular the final paragraph of this article puts forward the opinion that great moments and great men are rare. Text compares Togo and Nogi to those rare chivalric knights of the past.
Ashmead-Bartlett, E.“TRUE HISTORY.” Academy, no. 2020: (1911): 60–63.
Article on how persons studying various periods in history have little notion of individual contributions or the actions of average citizens. Understanding individuals in turn reveals more about the social history of differing regions and eras. Author appreciates why historians have tended towards great men as well as political and military history but argues that readers are inherently drawn to history of domestic life.
“A History of Divorce.” Academy, no. 2104: (1912): 271.
Review of Kitchin’s A History of Divorce is a documentation of the legal principles including Roman Law, Church doctrine, and finally Canon Law. Reviewer also praises the author for considering the impact of political events such as the Reformation as well as the French and American revolutions on the institution of marriage. Work is critiqued for not including a discussion on primitive relationships and international comparison.
“A History of European Nations, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century.” Academy, no. 2111: (1912): 510.
Review of Rappoport’s A History of European Nations is a worked noted to be an extremely condensed precis whose value the critics are skeptical of.
“A History of Preston in Amoundnerness.” Academy, no. 2107: (1912): 371–72.
Review of Clemesha’s A History of Preston in Amoundnerness a text following the trend of focusing on the local history of English towns. Reviewer praises the sections on the Guild Merchant, politics, and domestic life during the Middle Ages. Noted to be a good work for legal historians.
“A History of the British Army. Vol. VII, 1809-1810.” Academy, no. 2110: (1912): 478–80.
Review of Fortescue’s A History of the British Army a work focusing on the grandeur of Empire building between 1809-1810. Text and review give large consideration to Napoleon’s achievements and actions. Critic notes the problems inherent in attempting to provide a true account of history.
“A History of the British Nation, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day.” Academy, no. 2113: (1912): 576.
Review of Innis’ A History of the British Nation a text praised for its content, use of contemporary sources, and illustrations.
“Chawton Manor and Its Owners. A Family History.” Academy, no. 2073: (1912): 110.
Review of Leigh’s Chawton Manor and its Owners. A Family History a text following recent trends is focused on the geography and history of a local village and Chawton Manor.
“County Associations: Some Suggestions.” Academy, no. 2085: (1912): 497–98.
Discussion on national pride, patriotism, and Imperial associations. The author is of the opinion that national sentiment in England does not run very deep. Though largely a commentary on regional pride there is also a brief discussion on the nationalizing influence of the publication of the Oxford English Dictionary.
“Early History of the Christian Church from Its Foundation to the End of the Fifth Century.” Academy, no. 2112: (1912): 542.
Review of Duchesne’s second volume of Early History of the Christian Church from its Foundation to the End of the Fifth Century noted to be judicial and impartial.
“England’s Frenzy.” Academy, no. 2120: (1912): 809–10.
Article is a consideration of the events, attitudes, and technologies of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and their influence upon England at the outset of the twentieth century. Author seems concerned that England has become too confident, too industrialized, and a nation of shopkeepers.
“Foreign Reviews.” Academy, no. 2092: (1912): 728–30.
Reviews of two texts on German-English history, one on Chinese Art, and one on Napoleon’s Russian campaign.
“History of London.” Academy, no. 2089: (1912): 616–17.
Article is largely a discussion on the importance of Fleet street and its residents in English history.
“Leading Figures in European History.” Academy, no. 2113: (1912): 574–75.
Review of Pattison’s Leading figures in European History, a text intended for the general reader of European history. Work details important figures as well as the growth of ideas and principles which have lead to the present. Author is noted to seek to represent the period rather than herald particular individuals. Reviewer notes that the most interesting biographical sketches are those which are more contemporary than historical.
“Outlines of the History of German Literature.” Academy, no. 2109: (1912): 444–45.
Review of Robertson’s Outlines of the History of German Literature is more of a critical consideration of the approach to outlining history and literature than a critique of the text itself. Reviewer is conscious of the difficulties in reviewing such a large amount of written and scholarly material and questions whether any scholar could adequately do so.
“SOME INDIAN REVIEWS.” Academy, no. 2072: (1912): 88.
Review of a published account of Gupta’s paper read at the Festival of Empire which outlines Indian culture and the British age of control. Text was purportedly read to present the argument for colonial self-government while promoting the notion of monarchy and discussing Indian civilization.
“SOME OLD THEATRES OF PARIS.” Academy, no. 2072: (1912): 84–85.
Discussion of the history of French theater and comedy which the author justifies as paralleling and being the history of France, its laws and morality.
“Tarnished Coronets: Studies in the History of the British Peerage.” Academy, no. 2075: (1912): 172–73.
Review of D’Auvergne’s Studies in the History of the British Peerage a text noted for its political bias and composed of pseudo-biographical gossip. Critique cites that this work is more of a political attack upon the British political system rather than historical investigation.
“The British Museum: Its History and Treasures.” Academy, no. 2073: (1912): 111.
Review of Shelley’s The British Museum: its History and Treasures is a text praised for its combination of historical record, and the institution’s contents. Noted as an interesting volume.
“The Dark Ages.” Academy, no. 2079: (1912): 292–93.
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“THE FATE OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE.” Academy, no. 2113: (1912): 584–85.
Article is a discussion of political problems in Turkey and throughout the Ottoman Empire. There is however another line of analysis taking place regarding the fate of empires historically. This is similar to a number of other articles during this period which do not directly discuss English or Imperial history yet which have focused on the failings of Rome, Napoleon, Persia, and the Ottoman empires.
“The History of England: A Study in Political Evolution.” Academy, no. 2085: (1912): 490–91.
Review of Pollard’s The History of England: A Study in Political Evolution is a short critique of a text well recommended as full of interest and debatable assertions.
“The Life of Cesare Borgia: A History and Some Criticisms.” Academy, no. 2098: (1912): 69–70.
Review of Sabatini’s The Life of Cesare Borgia is a reconsideration of the Borgia family and the text’s name sake in light of the historical facts available. The critic of the work notes that though an interesting text it nonetheless falls short of understanding of context and social understandings of the period.
“THE STUDY OF HISTORY.” Academy, no. 2070: (1912): 14.
Review of Keatinge’s A History of England for Schools a work produced at the behest of teachers and school inspectors. It presents the facts of English history along with maps, primary documents, and exercises. Article is largely a discussion on how history should be taught and approached as opposed to a review of the text which is itself an enactment of the new approach towards the subject.
“The Tudor Drama: A History of English National Drama to the Retirement of Shakespeare.” Academy, no. 2096: (1912): 10–11.
Review of Brooke’s The Tudor Drama which the critic praises for its use of historical grounding rather than mere speculation. Text purportedly explores the impact of various social, political, and religious moments in English history upon the drama and theater of its age.
“A Geological ‘If’.” Academy, no. 0: (1913): 388.
An article discussing the Channel Tunnel which explores the geological and historical hypothesis of what could have happened in English history if such connections had already existed.
“A History of England in the Eighteenth Century.” Academy, no. 0: (1913): 365.
Short review of a new edition of Lecky’s A History of England in the Eighteenth Century. The reviewer’s only critique is that dates should have been appended to the chapter headings to aid students.
“A History of Montenegro.” Academy, no. 2137: (1913): 492.
Review of Stevenson’s A History of Montenegro a text immediately noted to contain less information than the newspapers and Encyclopedia Britannica on the subject. The critic contends that the author’s main assertion that the full significance of the forces at work cannot be grasped with reference to the past, is too general and could be applied to any incident or location.
“A History of Oratory in Parliament, 1213 to 1913.” Academy, no. 0: (1913): 46–47.
Review of Craig’s History of Oratory in Parliament a text which covers the constitutional developments and their public acceptance since the Magna Carta to the present. The author’s thesis is that a shift or development in public opinion in favor of certain legislation is what changes society and parliament more than any law passed.
“A Masterpiece of South American History.” Academy, no. 2129: (1913): 236–37.
Review of Miall’s translation of Latin America: Its Rise and Progress a work noted by the critic and French president to be monumental in its scope and importance. This is a text noted as a clear insight and survey of South America which students of the region should not be without.
“A Short History of Marriage.” Academy, no. 2170: (1913): 721.
Review of Urlin’s A Short History of Marriage a textual compendium of marriage rights, folk-lore, and customs of civilized nations.
“Macaulay’s History of England, from the Accession of James the Second.” Academy, no. 2171: (1913): 750.
Review of Firth’s edition of Macaulay’s History of England praises the publication for its careful selection of excellent images and illustrations. In this regard the critique is less an analysis of Macaulay’s text and more of an opportunity to praise an already accepted work.
“Religion, Life and History.” Academy, no. 2134: (1913): 393–94.
Review of Paul’s Letters to Lord Acton a work which is widely applauded. The critic notes that for Lord Acton there appears to be no division between political, religious, historical opinion.
“The Church in Madras: Being the History of the Ecclesiastical and Missionary Action of the East India Company in the Presidency of Madras from 1805 to 1835.” Academy, no. 2143: (1913): 686.
Review of the second volume of Penny’s The Church in Madras a text which focuses on the renewal of the East India Company’s charter in 1813. The focus of these works is the company’s chartered responsibility to provide religious and educational support throughout their holdings. The reviewer believes that not only is this text an interesting consideration of the history of the church in India but also government bureaucracy.
“The Veil of Hebrew History: A Further Attempt to Lift It.” Academy, no. 2137: (1913): 492.
Review of Cheyne’s The Veil of Hebrew History a text focused on arguing that North Arabia not Palestine is the location of most Old Testament events. The reviewer note that the author’s ideas are interesting but suggests that they have long been set aside by society.
“Three Tudor Biographies.” Academy, no. 0: (1913): 410–11.
Discussion of Tudor biographies including Cavendish’s Life of Cardinal Wolsey and Roper’s on Sir Thomas Moore. The critic places high value on good narrative and the text as interesting literature.
“Vignettes of Indian History.” Academy, no. 2166: (1913): 587.
Review of Rawlinson’s Indian Historical Studies is a critique which begins with a discussion on the lack of popularity and interest in Indian historical publications. The result of this analysis are histories which consist of listed fact rather than well-written narratives. This work is noted to be somewhat repetitious and to possess a few small errors.
“A Czarevitch of the Eighteenth Century, and Other Studies in Russian History.” Academy, no. 2174: (1914): 9–10.
Review of Anderson’s translation of A Czarevitch of the Eighteenth Century is a text noted for its coverage of both Catharine and Peter the great as well as its narrative and strong thesis.
“A First Book of English History.” Academy, no. 2190: (1914): 526.
A short review of two texts, Hearnshaw’s First Book of English History and Moore’s Irish History for Young Readers in which both are noted to be excellent for young readers. The texts are reputed to be short, well illustrated, and relatively inexpensive.
“A History of Russian Music.” Academy, no. 2212: (1914): 331.
Review of Montagu-Nathan’s History of Russian Music a text which described as a commendable brief account of Russian composers. The remainder of this review focuses on a discussion on the social popularity and interest in various musicians such as Beethoven, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky.
“A Short History of Feudalism in Scotland.” Academy, no. 2198: (1914): 794.
Review of King’s Short History of Feudalism in Scotland is noted to be a consideration of legal history a perspective often ignored by most scholars. The argument of the author in this comparative study is that while feudalism was a hostile means of controlling other European nations, in Scotland it came about peacefully in order to ensure the defense of local regions.
“A Short History of Ireland.” Academy, no. 2207: (1914): 238.
A very negative review of Maxwell’s Short History of Ireland, a text which purports to present a clear and impartial account of that nation. The critic notes that most of the resources used by the author are non-Irish and that she therefore presents the material not from the nation’s perspective but that of other countries and scholars.
“Ecuador: Its Ancient and Modern History.” Academy, no. 2190: (1914): 522–23.
Review of Enock’s Ecuador: Its Ancient and Modern History is a text noted as being able to be read by the general reader for its own sake. This work and its descriptions are repeatedly referred to as romantic in nature. Enock’s account appears to include topographical, geographical, and historical commentary regarding Ecuador. The reviewer notes the inherent commentary on class and race relations in the country.
“Eminent Bookmen and Their Opinions.” Academy, no. 2202: (1914): 72–73.
Article details the career, achievements, and life of bookseller and publisher George Smith.
“History of the Nations.” Academy, no. 2180: (1914): 206.
Review of History of Nations which is immediately noted to be limited in detail. This text is said to focus on Egyptian history and have excellent illustrations.
“History of the Nations.” Academy, no. 2182: (1914): 268.
Review of Giles’ History of Nations is a text which details the legends, prehistory, and cultures of both Egypt and China.
“Lescarbot’s History of New France. Vol III.” Academy, no. 2222: (1914): 492–93.
Review of the Champlain Society’s Lescarbot’s History of New France Vol II, a text which is the reproduction of historical primary documents. This volume includes documents and commentary related to New France, Canada, and discussions on great events and the individuals that foster them.
“Macaulay’s History of England, from the Accession of James the Second.” Academy, no. 2200: (1914): 16.
Review of Firth’s edition of the third volume of Macaulay’s History of England. This text is noted for its inclusion of excellent illustrations, primary documents, and vividness.
“Macaulay’s History of England, from the Accession of James the Second.” Academy, no. 2188: (1914): 460.
Short review of Firth’s edition of the second volume of Macaulay’s History of England. This text is noted for its inclusion of its illustrations, primary documents, and strong essay writing.
“Notable Women in History.” Academy, no. 2186: (1914): 396.
Review of ?? Abbot’s Notable Women in History, which details the lives of 73 individuals in an attempt to assert the place of woman alongside political and military men of history. The critic describes the work as hustled history and including sketchy biographies.
“On Words as Fossil History.” Academy, no. 2197: (1914): 753–54.
Article which discusses the possibility of examining the changes in language and its use as a means of examining the social history and ideas of the past.
“The Meaning of Truth in History.” Academy, no. 2197: (1914): 760.
Review of Haldane’s The Meaning of Truth in History a published lecture on the nature of the subject. Lord Haldane reflects that history is more than an art because it is a science, and more than a science because it is an art. Haldane goes on to note that to try to reconstruct the past from documents ...would be hopeless.
“The Place of the Reign of Edward II in English History.” Academy, no. 2197: (1914): 756–57.
Review of Tout’s The Place of the Reign of Edward II in English History a work which expands upon the author’s recent lectures on the importance of Edward II in political and constitutional history. The critic makes an interesting note regarding how the perception of this monarch has changed as a result of reviewing evidence of various periods of change and prosperity during his reign.