THE FALL OF POLAND.” 
Containing an Analytical and a Philosophical Account of the Causes which Conspired in 
the Ruin of that Nation; together with 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 crnde 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 
Religion, 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 scrupul regard to in 
detail, having been many years in gathering his materials, and giving them symmetry and 
form.—Lvening 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, Religion, Popular Character, Literature, and in 
short everything connected with Poland that can have an interest for the seholar 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 times; and deserves to be placed among the enduring ornaments of 
American literature.—Courier and Engyirer. 
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 sams 
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 he 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 emiuently deserving a place in every private as well as public 
library.—Zroy Daily Whig. 
It is a book which the statesman mag 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” within its lids —Freeman's Journal, 
This work recommends itself to public notice by its clear and concise history of a coun 
