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HISTORY OF EUROPE FROM THE FALL OF Ma
Tie u Sb5 g9 THE A A. 2G qsr OF LGg
luton in 1883 to the Battle of Waterloo" &c.
&c vols. vo. New York Harper &
Brothers. 1856.
This continuation of Alison's recent History of
Europe will be very acceptable to the public, es-
pecially to that large portion of it who have read
his former volumes. From cursory examination,
it appears to present the prominent traits
of the former work in its compos:tion-the
defects as we'll as the merits. 1t divides the
thirty seven years of which it treats, into five
periods; the first, commencing with the entry of
the Allies into Paris. after the fall of Napoleon.
and terminating with passing of the Currency
Act of 1919, in England, and the great creation
of Peers i'll the democratic interest, in France.
the same year, forming the subject of the first
volume; the second begins with the entire estab-
lishment of the Liberal Government and system
of administration in France, in 1919, and ends
with the Revolution which overthrow Charles X
in 1885, the third commences with the great de-
bate on the Reform Bill-of two years continu
ance-in England, in 1880, and ends with the
overthrow of the Wing Ministry by the election
OF 1871; the fourth commencing with the con.
stancy in adversely displayed by Sir Robert Peel
and the British Government in 1912. terminates
with the overthrow of Louis PHILIPPE and the con.
sequent European Revolutions in February, lS4S;
the fifth commences with the overthrow of Louis
Philippe in lS4S, and terminates with the seizure
of supreme power by Louis Napoleon in 1852
These periods comprze term more important
probably, than any similar one that ever preceded
it to the character, progress, and destiny of the
human race-a period in which there was little
comparatively, Of war, but one in which rrinci.
Piles were developed and calculated, in which art
made unwonted progress, and science won its
greatest triumphs. With such field before him.
Mr.. Allison could not fail to make an interesting
and valuable work and the Mess,s. Harpers have
put it in form and at price that will commend
it to the general reader. 1t is for sale by Baker
Trumbull, 4 Barnes.
The LAST SEVEN BEARS OF THE LIFE OF HEN.
RY CLAY. ~ Calvin Cotton, LII D. Phila-
delphia A. S. Barnes & Co. 1856
This work, proofs sheets of which we have 70.
ceiyed from the publishers, will be issued about
the first Of June. 1t is to be in continuation of
the very interesting Life and Times of Horny
Clay" by the same author, published about eleven
years since. Consequently the proposed volume
will comprise the speeches and sketch of the
life of that distinguished statesman, from 1874 to
the time of his death. 1t cannot be otherwise
than exceedingly interesting, whatever NAV he
the divelsities of opinion entertained as to the
part he took in the famous Compromise meas.
ures," so called. This book will contain many
new Developments concerning Mr.. Clay's polit.
ical relations in the last few years oihis life.
SELECT CITATIONS OF MARCUS Julius C1op-
RIO. Translated by G. D. Rouge. New York
Harper Brothers 1856
In these days Of railway and lightning sneed
Yankee haste will hardly allow of circuitous
process OF getting acquainted with the eel.
eorated literary productions Of antiquity, by first
acquiring knowledge of the original tongues in
which they were written. 1t is for this reason
that translatons are called for, and find a ready
market. VI all the literary productions Of ,be
ancients, which have come down to us. ne,bans
none have obtained a wider repute, than Ccero's
Orations. They appear to be translated, in the
present instance, with remarkable fidelity. in
sentiment, style, and spirit, to the original Ora.
tory may be regarded as the highest department
Of human effort. II any where in history Won
can ind more splendid specimens THAI those af
iorded by this model Roman orator, the rival of
Demosthenes, Of Grecan renown, and Of Burke
OF modern times we know not where TO find them
The book containing these orations, beautifully
printed, and bound in uniform style with F" Har.
pers Classical Library" is for sale in this CITY,
by Baker, Tumbull, & Barnes.