  Sir Thomas Boleyn ----------------------------------------------------------- " " " Lord Rochford. " " " -------------------------------------- " " " Queen Elizabeth. 1st Lord Hunsdon. " " --------------------------------------------------- " " " " " " 2nd Lord Hunsdon. Robert. and Countess of Essex." of Nottingham. " " Robert, Earl of Essex [Original scanned table below] Printed by T. and A. Constable, Printers to His Majesty Twelve English Statesmen. Edited by JOHN MORLEY. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d. each. WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR. By Edward A. Freeman, D.C.L., LL.D. Times.—‘Gives with great picturesqueness ... the dramatic incidents of a memorable career far removed from our times and our manner of thinking.’ HENRY II. By Mrs. J. R. Green. Times.—‘It is delightfully real and readable, and in spite of severe compression has the charm of a mediÆval romance.’ EDWARD I. By T. F. Tout, M.A., Professor of History, the Owens College, Manchester. 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Scotsman.—‘No page lacks interest; and whether the book is regarded as a biographical sketch or as a chapter in English military history it is equally attractive.’ LIVINGSTONE. By Thomas Hughes. Spectator.—‘The volume is an excellent instance of miniature biography.’ LORD LAWRENCE. By Sir Richard Temple. Leeds Mercury.—‘A lucid, temperate, and impressive summary.’ WELLINGTON. By George Hooper. Scotsman.—‘The story of the great Duke’s life is admirably told by Mr. Hooper.’ DAMPIER. By W. Clark Russell. AthenÆum.—‘Mr. Clark Russell’s practical knowledge of the sea enables him to discuss the seafaring life of two centuries ago with intelligence and vigour. As a commentary on Dampier’s voyages this little book is among the best.’ MONK. By Julian Corbett. Saturday Review.—‘Mr. Corbett indeed gives you the real man.’ STRAFFORD. By H. D. Traill. AthenÆum.—‘A clear and accurate summary of Strafford’s life, especially as regards his Irish government.’ WARREN HASTINGS. By Sir Alfred Lyall. Daily News.—‘May be pronounced without hesitation as the final and decisive verdict of history on the conduct and career of Hastings.’ PETERBOROUGH. By W. Stebbing. Saturday Review.—‘An excellent piece of work.’ CAPTAIN COOK. By Sir Walter Besant. Scottish Leader.—‘It is simply the best and most readable account of the great navigator yet published.’ SIR HENRY HAVELOCK. By Archibald Forbes. Speaker.—‘There is no lack of good writing in this book, and the narrative is sympathetic as well as spirited.’ CLIVE. By Colonel Sir Charles Wilson. Times.—‘Sir Charles Wilson, whose literary skill is unquestionable, does ample justice to a great and congenial theme.’ SIR CHARLES NAPIER. By Colonel Sir William Butler. Daily News.—‘The “English Men of Action” series contains no volume more fascinating, both in matter and in style.’ WARWICK, THE KING-MAKER. C. W. C. Oman. 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