2 HURST AND BLACKETT S NEW PUBLICATIONS. 



MEMOIRS OF THE COURT OF THE REGENCY. 



From Original Family Docdments. By the DUKE OF BUCKING- 

 HAM AND CHANDOS, K.G. 2 vols. 8vo.,' with Portraits, 30s. bound. 



" Here are two more goodly volumes on the English Court ; volumes full of new 

 sayings, pictures, anecdotes, and scenes. The Duke of Buckingham travels over nine years 

 of English history. But what years those were, from 1811 to 1820 ! What events at home 

 and abroad they bore to the great bourne I— from the accession of the Regent to power to 

 the death of George III. — including the fall of Perceval; the invasion of Russia, and the 

 war in Spain; the battles of Salamanca and Horodino; the fire of Moscow; the retreat of 

 Napoleon; the conquest of .Spain; the surrender of Napoleon; the return from Elba; the 

 Congress of Vienna; the Hundred Days ; the crowning carnage of Waterloo; the exile to 

 St. Helena; the return of the Bourbons ; the settlement of Europe; the public scandals a 

 the English Court; the popular discontent, and the massacre of Peterloo ! On many parts 

 of this story the documents published by the Duke of Buckingham cast new jets of light, 

 clearing up much secret history. Old stories are confirmed — new traits of character are 

 brought out. In short, many new and pleasant additions are made to our knowledge of 

 those times." — Athenteum. 



"Invaluable, as showing the true light in which many of the stirring events of the 

 Regency are to be viewed. The lovers of Court gossip will also find not a little for their 

 edification and amusement." — Literary Gazette. 



" These volumes cover a complete epoch, the period of the Regency — a period of large 

 and stirring English history. To the Duke of Buckingham, who thus, out of his family 

 archives, places within our reach authentic and exceedingly minute pictures of the governors 

 of England, we owe grateful acknowledgements. His papers abound in fresh lights on old 

 topics, and in new illustrations and anecdotes. The intrinsic value of the lettei sis enhanced 

 by the judicious setting of the explanatory comment that accompanies them, which is put 

 together with much care and honesty." — Examiner . 



HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF HENRY IV., KING OF 



FRANCE AND NAVARRE. From numerous Original Sources. By MISS 

 FREER. Author of " The Lives of Marguerite d'Angouleme, Elizabeth 

 de Valois, Henry HI." &c. 2 vols, with Portraits, 2ls. 



" Various circumstances combine to make us regard the Life of Henry IV. as.one of the 

 most attractive in the wide range of biography. The chequered nature of his career from 

 childhood to manhood, the perils that environed him in a Court hostile to his religion and 

 race, his unfortunate marriage, his personal bravery, his skill as a commander — these and 

 many other characteristics that will suggest themselvts to our readers, cause us to hail 

 Uliss Freer's new work as a welcome addition to our stock of books. It is a well-known 

 feature in Miss Freer's works, that not content with the ordinary sources of information to 

 which papular writers have recourse, she investigates for herself the MS. documents of the 

 period under review, and is thus enabled to supply us with new facts, and to bring us face 

 to face with the persons whose actiorfl are recorded. This, which constitutes one of the 

 great charms of M. Michelet, as a historian, is likewise a marked characteristic of Miss 

 Freer, and confers a great additional value upon her historical portraits." — Critic. 



"To become the chronicler of such a reign as that of Henry IV. is no mean task, and 

 Miss Freer has accomplished it with singular good taste, good sense, and vigour. The 

 story never flags. Our authoress is always faithful, accurate, and intelligent. Hei style 

 is good, and her subject abounds with interest for every student of history." — Herald. 



" We know no works of this kind, with the exception, perhaps, of Macaulay's history, 

 which are more pleasant reading than the histories of Miss Freer. The charm of the style 

 and manner, and the accuracy of the details, combine to render her works a valuable 

 addition to our literary treasures." — John Bull. 



" In telling the reign of Henry IV., Miss Freer has one of the most interesting portions 

 of French history for her story. She has told it from first to last with taste, using a clear, 

 vigorous style." — Examiner. 



"The public will thank Miss Freer most heartily for these delightful volumes. In her 

 particular line she is the best historian of her day." — Chronicle. 



