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* THE FAMILY HISTORY OF ENGLAND, by the Rev. GEORGE ROBERT GLEIG, M.A., with a series of PicTORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS of the COSTUMES, ARCHITECTURE, SHIPPING, &c., of the successive periods of British History. In Eighteen Parts, at Is. each, or in Three Volumes, 6s. 6d. each.

THE main purpose of the FAMILY HISTORY OF ENGLAND has been to unite objects which in such undertakings are not always found to coincide; namely, to render the study of English History not merely instructive, but interesting and amusing. For this purpose, the greatest care has been taken to seize upon all those striking features in the detail of events, which not only convey to the mind of the reader a vivid picture of scenes past, but induce him to argue from effects to their causes. While the philosophy of history, therefore, is sedulously taught, it is taught in a manner calculated to gratify both young and old, by affording to the one class ample scope to reflection; to the other, matter that stirs and excites, while it conveys sound moral instruction.

The FAMILY HISTORY OF ENGLAND is addressed to readers of all ranks and ages. It is eminently adapted for the use of Schools, and will be found not unworthy of perusal by persons more advanced in historical information.

THE STUDENT'S MANUAL OF ANCIENT HISTORY; containing Accounts of the POLITICAL CONDITION, GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION, and SOCIAL STATE of the principal NATIONS OF ANTIQUITY; carefully digested from the Ancient Writers, and illustrated by the Discoveries of Modern Scholars and Travellers. By W. C. TAYLOR, LL.D., M.R.A.S. Crown Octavo. 10s. 6d. THE design of this work is to supply the student with an outline of the principal events in the annals of the ancient world, and, at the same time, to lead him to the consideration of the causes that produced the principal revolutions recorded. The geographical position, natural productions, and progress of civilization, in all the great monarchies and republics, have been diligently investigated, and their effect on the fortunes of the state pointed out. Thus the philo. sophy of history is made to illustrate the narrative without interrupting it."

A POPULAR HISTORY OF THE REFORMATION, in GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, and GREAT BRITAIN; and of its chief Promoters, Opposers, and Victims. By THOMAS B. FOX. 3s. 6d.

THE EARLY CHRISTIANS; their MANNERS and CUSTOMS, TRIALS and SUFFERINGS. By the Rev. W. PRIDDEN, M.A. 4s.

London: JOHN W. PARKER, PUBLISHER, WEST STRAND.

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