"THE FALL OF POLAND," 



Containing an Analytical and a Philosophical Account of the Causes which Conspired in 



the Kuin of that Nation ; together Avith a history of the country from its origin. By 



L. C. SAXTON. 2 vols. 12 mo., pp. 563, 621. 



The entire work is no hasty utterance of crude opinions, for the author has evidently 

 fitted himself for the task he has undertaken, by a study of history generally, and particu- 

 larly by a careful collation of all those writers that bear upon the subject. 



In order to be more complete, the various topics are arranged under different heads, as 

 Eeligion, Government, Great Men, Civilization, Society, &c., thus enabling the student to 

 refer directly to the subject which he may desire to see, and fitting it, with its appropriate 

 index, to make a valuable work for the library. Newark Daily Advertiser. 



He has gone into his subject with thoroughness and a scrupulous regard to accuracy in 

 detail, having been many years in gathering his materials, and giving them symmetry and 

 form. Evening Transcript. 



The work abounds with thrilling incidents and vivid, not to say gorgeous descriptions, 

 as well as in valuable historic detail. Albany Argus. 



It is the product of great thought and research, and presents a complete and accurate 

 view of the History, Government, Laws, Eeligion, Popular Character, Literature, and in 

 short everything connected with Poland that can have an interest for the scholar or the 

 statesman. The author writes with great vigor and clearness, and his work is constructed 

 throughout upon the best principles of historical science. It is a solid, symmetrical, and 

 glowing incorporation of all the great points of interest of one of the most interesting 

 nations of modern tunes ; and deserves to be .placed among the enduring ornaments of 

 American literature. Courier and Enquirer. 



These volumes embody a full and continuous history of Poland from the earliest ages of 

 its existence, in which are included the several dynasties under which it has been gov- 

 erned, with reference to every subject which throws light on the principles of its govern- 

 ment, its varying prosperity, its literature, its distinguished men, its religion, and the char- 

 acter of its people. The author has consulted everything which has been written on the 

 history of Poland which was accessible ; has placed his materials under a clear arrange- 

 ment, and has subjected the whole to a careful analysis. There is no other book extant, 

 in which so much has been compressed on the subject of Poland, and which may more 

 safely be referred to as an authority. Philadelphia Presbyterian. 



A map and engravings add interest and value to a history which Mr. Saxton has pre- 

 pared with great labor and care. We know not where else to look for so much in the same 

 compass, relating to a nation whose tragic career has drawn to it the attention and sym- 

 pathy of the civilized world. The construction of the work is in many respects a model 

 for books of this class, giving, as it does, an answer to the inquiries that are naturally sug- 

 gested to the mind of the inquisitive reader^ who will not rise from the perusal of so com- 

 plete a survey of Poland and its history, without feeling himself informed at almost every 

 point to which his inquiries may be directed. Watchman and Reflector. 



The author's style is terse and vigorous; his conclusions enforced by arguments based 

 upon well established facts and sound philosophy ; and the work, as a whole, we consider a 

 valuable accession to modern historical contributions. It is worthy the patient study of 

 the student of history, and eminently deserving a place in every private as well as public 

 library. Troy Daily Whig. 



It is a book which the statesman may read with profit, while it is also well calculated to 

 interest the general reader. Especially would we commend it to the perusal of the student, 

 who will find many things "both new and old 1 ' within its lids. Freeman's Journal. 



This work recommends itself to public notice by its clear and concise history of a conn 



