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HISTORY OF TWO QUEENS: CATHARINE 



OF ARAGON and AXXE BOLEYN. By W. HEPWORTH DIXON. 

 Second Edition. Vols. 1 & 2. Demy 8vo. 30s. To bo completed 

 in 4 Volumes. 



"In two handsome volumes Mr. Dixon hero gives us the first instalment of a 

 new historical work on a most attractive subject The hook is in many respects a 

 favourable specimen of Mr. Dixon's powers. It is the most painstaking and 



elaborate that he has yet written On the whole, we may say that the book 



is one which will sustain the reputation of its author as a writer of great power 

 and versatility, that it gives a new aspect to many an old subject, and presents in 

 a very striking light some of the most recent discoveries in English history." 

 Athenteum. 



"In these volumes the author exhibits in a signal manner his special powers 

 and finest endowments. It is obvious that the historian hus been at especial pains 

 to justify his reputation, to strengthen his hold upon the learned, and also to 

 extend his sway over the many who prize an attractive stylo and interesting narra- 

 tive more highly than laborious research and philosophic insight.'' Morning Pott. 



"The thanks of all students of English history are duo to Mr. Hepworth Dixon 

 for his clover and original work, ' History of two Queens.' As yet we have only an 

 instalment; but there is enough in these volumes to show how excellently qualified 

 is Mr. Dixon for the task he has undertaken. The book is a valuable contribution 

 to English history. The author has consulted a number of perfectly original 

 sources of information in particular the archives at Simancas, Alcala, and Venice. 

 Mr. Dixon is a skilful writer. His style, singularly vivid, graphic, and dramatic 

 is alive with human and artistic interest Somo of the incidental descriptions 

 reach a very high level of picturesque power." Ihiily Neics. 



"Mr. Hepworth Dixon, in his new work, has chosen a theme at once intrinsi- 

 cally interesting and admirably tit for illustration by his practised and brilliant 

 pen. The lives of Catharine of Aragon and Anne Roleyn give ample s.-ope to a 

 writer so clear and vivid in his descriptions, so lifelike in his portraiture, so do- 

 cidcd in his judgment, and whose sparkling vivacity of .style can be shaded off, 

 when necessary, by such delicate touches of tenderness and pathos. For pleasant 

 reading and very effective writing wo can warmly commend Mr. Dixon's volumes.'' 

 Daily Telfyraph. 



" Two fascinating volumes. It is a work of careful criticism and conscientious 

 investigation." Standard. 



" In these volumes we have much graphic vivacity ami picturesque charm in the 

 stylo, and abundant evidence of accurate research. If Mr. Dixon displays in what 

 yet remains of his task tho same amount of discrimination, careful writing, and 

 patient research, he will have mado another valuable contribution to our national 

 history." The Hour, 



" Tho history of Catharine of Aragon is one of the highest interest The 

 vicissitudes of her career afford a fitting Held for the exercise of Mr. Dixon 'a 

 remarkable talent in describing pnst scones with a freshness and vigour which 

 neutrali/e tho mist of years, and of infusing life and passion into the monumental 

 effigies of the remarkable men and women of tho pnst. To study Mr. Dixon's 

 account of the country, of the Court and of I he family history of Isabel the Catholic, 

 is to possess the key to tho explanation of all tho anarchy and misery through 

 which Spain is now struggling." Kclm. 



" A brilliant instalment towards a complete history. If Mr. Dixon accomplishes 

 his tusk with tho pains and industry which murk every page of the volumes now 

 before us, tho public will acknowledge his 'yueoim' as the most successful of all 

 ' his labours." Xotft ami Q.ifrift. 



"A thoughtful, impressive, and philosophical work, valuable alike for breadth 

 of view, extent of inform ition. and penetrative insight; and it has, like all its 

 author's works, the glow and fascination of romance. No reader will leave a page 

 unperused." Sunday Timtt. 



