By FRANK MOORE COLBY, M. A., recently Professor of Economics, New York
University
$1.50
This volume provides at once a general foundation for historical
knowledge and a stimulus for further reading. It gives each period and
subject its proper historical perspective, and provides a narrative
which is clear, connected, and attractive. From first to last only
information that is really useful has been included.
¶ The history is intended to be suggestive and not exhaustive. Although
the field covered is as wide as possible, the limitations of space have
obliged the writer to restrict the scope at some points; this he has
done in the belief that it is preferable to giving a mere catalogue
of events. The chief object of attention in the chapters on mediaeval
and modern history is the European nations, and in treating them an
effort has been made to trace their development as far as possible in a
connected narrative, indicating the causal relations of events. Special
emphasis is given to the great events of recent times.
¶ The book is plentifully supplied with useful pedagogical features.
The narrative follows the topical manner of treatment, and is not
overcrowded with names and dates. The various historical phases and
periods are clearly shown by a series of striking progressive maps,
many of which are printed in colors. The illustrations are numerous and
finely executed. Each chapter closes with a summary and synopsis for
review, covering all important matters.
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
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