CONSTABLE'S MISCELLANY. 13 



XLVII. XLVIII. 

 The HISTORY of OLIVER CROMWELL, 



comprising the History of the Commonwealth, from the year 

 1642 to the Restoration of Charges II. in 1660. 



By M. RUSSELL, L.L.D. 



On the interesting period of history embraced by these volumes, many 

 valuable works have been published, but they are, tor the most part, so dis- 

 figured by the virulence of party, that they are unsafe guides for the histori- 

 cal student. This work not only contains the biography of the Protector, but 

 also a full account of the times in which he lived, the parties by which he was 

 supported, and those with which he had to contend, the public policy of the 

 period, and the private influence by which that policy was controlled. 



" We rejoice, therefore, that the biography of that remarkable man has fallen into the 

 hands of a writer who brings to his task so imich diligence, research, moderation, good 

 feeling, and good sense, as Dr. Russell has manifested in the volumes before us." British 

 Critic. 



" We have not met with any work which does more ample justice to the subject, or 

 conveys more instruction to the reader." Times. 



XLIX. 

 LIFEofHERNAN CORTES: 



including the History of the Conquest of Mexico. 

 By DON TELESFORO DE TRUEBA. 



The interest that always attaches to the story of a life, is in this volume 

 united to the importance of the greatest event that modern history records ; 

 an event that at once changed the entire face of Europe, and whose influence, 

 even on private life, was scarcely of less magnitude than its effect on public 

 policy. 



" A very succinct and interesting narrative of very extraordinary events." Lit. Gaz. 



" The narrative is most animated and graphic, and for breathless interest is equal to 

 any romance whatever." Edinburgh weekly Journal. 



" He has told the tale of Cortes with a good deal of spirit. It cannot be read without a. 

 lively interest." The Athenaeum. 



L. LI. 



HISTORY of CHIVALRY and the CRUSADES. 

 By the Rev. HENRY STEBBING, M.A. 



These two volumes contain more information than can be found in any 

 English work on these very interesting subjects. 



" One of the best of the series in Constable's Miscellany. Style clear, sentiments and 

 opinions just, descriptions picturesque, and the stream of narrative strong and flowing. 

 Mr. Stebbmg is a rising writer." Blackwood's Magazine. 



" It shows a cultivated mind, judicious reflection, much care in the execution, and is, 

 altogether, one that merits a cordial recommendation." London Literary Gazette 



" A , w rk replete with that most attractive kind of interest which springs from a mix- 

 ture of the very ideal of romantic incident and feeling, with the absolutes of history ." 

 Court Journal. * 



