guarantee that the work will represent the results of the latest discoveries in every department 
of research. It will be observed that among them are representatives of science ; for the 
whole trend of modern thought, as influenced by the theory of evolution, favours the intelli- 
gent study of the past and of the social, institutional and political developments of national 
life. As these histories are the first in which this object has been kept in view, and modern 
principles applied, it is hoped that they will form a work of reference no less indispensable 
to the student than welcome to the man of culture. 
Family History will, both in the Histories and in the supplemental volumes of chart 
pedigrees, be dealt with by genealogical experts and in the modern spirit. Every effort will be 
made to secure accuracy of statement, and to avoid the insertion of those legendary pedigrees 
which have in the past brought discredit on the whole subject. It has been pointed out by the 
late Bishop of Oxford, a great master of historical research, that ‘ the expansion and extension 
of genealogical study is a very remarkable feature of our own times,’ that ‘it is an increasing 
pursuit both in America and England,’ and that it can render the historian useful service. 
Heraldry will also in this Series occupy a prominent position, and the splendours of the 
coat-armour borne in the Middle Ages will be illustrated in colours on a scale that has never 
been attempted before. 
The general plan of Contents, and the names of the Sectional Editors (who will 
co-operate with local workers in every case) are as follows :— 
Natural History. Edited by Avayn B. R. Trevor-Batryz, M.A, F.L.S., etc. 
Geology. By Cremznr Ret, F.R.S., Horace B. Woopwarp, F.R.S., and others 
Palzontology. Edited by R. L. Lyprxxer, F.R.S., etc. 
Contributions by G. A. Bourencer, F.R.S., F. O. Prcxarp-Camprince, M.A., H. N. Dixon, F.L.S., 
Flora G. C. Drucr, M.A., F.L.S., Watter Garsranc, M.A., F.L.S., Hersert Goss, F.L.S., F.E.S., 
R. I. Pocock, Rev. T.R. R. Srezsine, M.A., F.R.S., etc., B. B. Woopwarp, F.G.S., F.R.M.S., 
etc., and other Specialists 
Prehistoric Remains. Edited by W. Boyp Dawxins, M.A, F.R.S., F.S.A. 
Roman Remains. Edited by F. Haverrrerp, M.A., F.S.A. 
Anglo-Saxon Remains. Edited by C. Hercurzs Reap, F.S.A. and Rzoinarp A, Smiru, B.A, 
Ethnography. Edited by G. Laurence Gomme, F.S.A. 
Dialect. Edited by Josspex Wricut, M.A. Ph.D. 
Place Names 
Folklore Contributed by Various Authorities 
Physical Types 
Domesday Book and other kindred Records. Edited by J. Horace Rounp, M.A. 
Architecture. By Various Authorities. The Sections on the Cathedrals and Monastic Remains Edited by 
W. H. Sr. Joun Horz, M.A. 
Ecclesiastical History. Edited by R. L. Poor, M.A. 
Political History. Edited by W. H. Stevenson, M.A., J. Horace Rounp, M.A., Pror. T. F. Tout, M.A., 
James Tart, M.A., and C. H. Firta, M.A. 
History of Schools. Edited by A. F. Leacu, M.A., F.S.A. 
Maritime History of Coast Counties. Edited by J. K. Lavcuron, M.A. 
Topographical Accounts of Parishes and Manors. By Various Authorities 
History of the Feudal Baronage, Edited by J. Horace Rounp, M.A., and Oswarp Barron, F.S.A, 
Family History and Heraldry. Edited by Oswarp Barron, F.S.A. 
Agriculture, Edited by Sim Erwzsr Crarxz, M.A,, Sec. to the Royal Agricultural Society 
Forestry. Edited by Joun Nisaer, D.Oxc. 
Industries, Arts and Manufactures 
Social and Economic History By Various Authorities 
Persons Eminent in Art, Literature, Science 
Ancient and Modern Sport. Edited by the Dux or Braurort 
Hunting 
Shooting By Various Authoritics 
Fishing, etc. 
Cricket. Edited by Home Gorpon 
Football. Edited by C. W. Axcocx 
Bibliographies 
Indexes 
Names of the Subscribers 
Fauna 
