TURNER. The History of the Anglo-Saxons, from their first appearance in Europe to the end of

their dynasty in England, by Sharon Turner, with maps, 3 vols. octavo, 21 5s

The History of England, from the Norman conquest to the conclusion of the reign of Henry the Seventh, including the Histories of Religion, and of English Literature, in prose and poetry, by Sharon Turner, 5 vols. octavo, first published in quarto

The matter is highly curious and instructive, and, compared with it, one may fairly state, all previous accounts were not only superficial, but erroneous. A great portion of the work is devoted to the History of Religion and Literature. It is, throughout, most eloquently and powerfully written.

The History of the Reign of Henry the Eighth, comprising the Political History of the commencement of the English Reformation, being the first part of the modern History of England, 1 vol. quarto, 21 2s

LINGARD. The History of England, from the first invasion of the Romans, by Dr. John Lingard, eight vols. octavo, 47 16s

Dr. Lingard's book is the fruit of great industry, learning and acuteness, directed by no ordinary talents; it is written in a clear and agreeable manner. His style is nervous and concise.

Dr. Lingard, we need scarcely say, is a decided partisan of the church of Rome. That he should be devoted to her doctrines was to be expected, from the faith he holds, and the profession he has embraced; but he is not only a believer in the creed, and advocate for the discipline of his church; he is the defender of all her saints and confessors; the eulogist of all those who have laboured or suffered in her cause; the decrier of all those who have resisted her usurpations, from the days of Austin to the dawn of the Reformation. His thermometer for personal merit is of spiritual manufacture.

Edinb. Rev. No. 83.

H

GOLDSMITH. The History of England, by Oliver Goldsmith, with a continuation to the death of George the Third, by Dr. Coote, 4 vols. octavo, 17 12s

MACKINTOSH. The History of Great Britain, from the Revolution in 1688, to the French Revolution in 1789, by Sir James Mackintosh, M.P. LL.D. F.R.S.

This work has been announced, but when it will now make its appearance is uncertain; high expectations are formed, from the known ability of the author, and the unwearied research he has employed in collecting his materials.

Sir James has expressed a wish that his work may not exceed three volumes in 4to. but it may extend to four; he has already experienced a facility of access to original papers greater than, even with his confidence in the liberality of the age and nation, he could have ventured to hope.

BRODIE. The History of the British Empire, from

the Accession of Charles the First to the Restoration, 4 vols. octavo, by George Brodie, 21 12s 6d

This work contains an elaborate exposure of the omissions, mistakes, and misrepresentations contained in Hume's History.

AIKIN. Annals of the Reign of George the Third,

continued to his Majesty's decease, 2 vols. octavo, 25s, by Dr. Aikin.

BISSET. The History of the Reign of George the Third; to which is prefixed, a view of the progressive improvement of England, in prosperity and strength, to, the accession of George the Fourth, by Robert Bisset, LL. D. 6 vols. octavo, 31 3s

This book can be well recommended as a fit companion to the works of Hume and Smollett, and embraces the whole period from the termination of the latter; the style is vigorous, clear and impartial.

GRANGER. The Biographical History of England, by James Granger, with the continuation of Noble, 7 vols. octavo, from Egbert to the Revolution, 6 vols. octavo, 31 3s, royal, 47 10s, folio, 187 18s, with 310 portraits

Boswell. I have, since I saw you, read every word of Granger's Biographical History; it has entertained me exceedingly. It seems he was like Pope.

"While Tories call me Whig, and Whigs a Tory."

It is one of the most delightful works of the class of British biography.

BERTRAND DE MOLEVIlle.

A Chronological Abridgment of the History of England, by Bertrand de Moleville, 4 vols. octavo

On a similar plan is the work of Andrews, on the History of Great Britain, connected with the Chronology of Europe.

MILLAR. An Historical View of the English Go

vernment and Constitution, from the Settlement of the Saxons to the Revolution, 4 vols. 17 168 GODWIN. The History of the Commonwealth of England, by William Godwin, 2 vols. octavo, 11 8s MARKHAM. A History of England, from the invasion of the Romans to the death of George the Third, with conversations at the end of each chapter, 14 plates, 2 vols. duodecimo, 16s

This is the best written history for young persons: the selection of matter is judicious and well proportioned; the alleviations of lecture and dialogue produce an Enlivening effect.

CAMPBELL. The Annals of Great Britain, from the accession of George the Third to the peace of Amiens, 3 vols. octavo

HALLAM. The Constitutional History of England, from the accession of Henry the Seventh to the death of George the Second, by H. Hallam, Esq. 3 vols. octavo, 1716s

NAVAL HISTORY.

BRENTON. The Naval History of Great Britain, from 1783 to 1822, by Captain Edward Pelham Brenton

His experience as a sailor, skill as a draughtsman, and intercourse with many distinguished officers of his profession, render Captain Brenton fully competent to the task which his professional ardour led him to undertake.

JAMES. The Naval History of the late War to the

accession of George the Fourth, 1820, by E. James, Esq. 6 vols. octato, numerous plates of battles, 47 10s

The reader will find much naval information contained in these volumes, though it must be admitted they are spun out to a very unnecessary length. The work evinces considerable research, but the author displays little of historical tact; the page of history ought never to be disgraced by unmeaning commentaries, or pointed personalities.

In this class may be mentioned the old Naval History, in 8 volumes, Campbell's Lives of the Admirals, and Marshall's Naval Biography.

The latter work embraces a memoir of every officer in his Majesty's Naval Service, from the senior "Flag Officer" down to the junior "Commander." It contains much of chronological and anecdotical information. Many of the characters are authentic and ably drawn. The author, however, has fallen into the error common to contemporary biographers; he indulges throughout his work in a laudatory strain, and his praise is frequently fulsome to a fault. The book is said to be, from this very reason, rather unpopular in the profession.

COMMERCIAL HISTORY.

COLQUHOUN. A Treatise on the Wealth, Power, and Resources of Great Britain, by P. Colquhoun, Esq. quarto, 31 3s

This work exhibits an elaborate display of the wealth, power, and resources of the British empire.

There is an older work of this description, now rarely

consulted, entitled Campbell's Political Survey of Great Britain, 2 vols. quarto

MILITARY HISTORY.

In this division I hardly know what to mention, except the valuable work of Archdeacon Cox, Memoirs of the Duke of Marlborough, 6 vols. octavo, and a quarto atlas, 57 5s, and the Campaigns of the Duke of Wellington

The History of the War in Spain and Portugal, by Robert Southey, 3 vols. quarto, 61 6s

The following is an authentic copy of a letter written by General Wolfe; it contains much useful instruction for young men in the military profession.

Dear Sir,

Devizes, Sunday, 18th July, 1756.

You cannot find me a more agreeable employment than to serve and oblige you; and I wish with all my heart that my inclinations and abilities were of equal force. I do not recollect what it was I recommended to Mr. Cornwallis's nephew: it might be the Count de Turpin's book, which is certainly worth looking into, as it contains a good deal of plain practice.

Your brother, no doubt, is master of the Latin and French languages, and has some knowledge of the mathematics; without this last, he can never become acquainted with the attack and defence of places; and I should advise him, by all means, to give up a year or two of his time, now while he is young, (if he has not already done it,) to the study of the mathematics, because it will greatly facilitate his progress in military matters. As to the books that are fittest for his purpose, he may begin with the King of Prussia's regulations for the horse and foot, where the economy and good order of an army, in the lower branches, is extremely well established. Then there are the "Memoirs of the Marquis de Santa Cruz, Feuquiere, and Montecuculi," "Tollard's Commentaries upon Polybius,” the “Projet de Tactique,” "L'Attaque et la Defense des Places, par le Mareschal de Vauban," "Les Memoires de Goulon," "L'Ingenieur de Campagne," "Le Sieur Renie," for all that concerns artillery. Of the ancients, Vegetius, Cæsar, Thucydides, Xenophon's Life of Cyrus, and the retreat of the ten thousand Greeks. I do not mention Polybius, because the commentaries and history naturally go together. Of latter days, Davila, Guicciardini, Strada, the Memoirs of the Duke of Sully. There is abundance of military knowledge to be picked out of the lives of