The Close of the Middle Ages, 1272-1494, 3rd Ed.

The object of this series is to present in separate Volumes a comprehensive and trustworthy account of the general development of European History, and to deal fully and carefully with the more prominent events in each century.

The Volumes embody the results of the latest investigations, and contain references to and notes upon original and other sources of information.

No such attempt to place the History of Europe in a comprehensive, detailed, and readable form before the English Public has previously been made, and the Series forms a valuable continuous History of MediÆval and Modern Europe.

Period I.—The Dark Ages. 476-918.

By C. W. C. Oman, M.A., Chichele Professor of Modern History in the University of Oxford. 6s. net.

Period II.—The Empire and the Papacy. 918-1273.

By T. F. Tout, M.A., Professor of MediÆval and Modern History at the Owens College, Victoria University, Manchester. 6s. net.

Period III.—The Close of the Middle Ages. 1272-1494.

By R. Lodge, M.A., Professor of History at the University of Edinburgh. 6s. net.

Period IV.—Europe in the 16th Century. 1494-1598.

By A. H. Johnson, M.A., Historical Lecturer to Merton, Trinity, and University Colleges, Oxford. 6s. net.

Period V.—The Ascendancy of France. 1598-1715.

By H. O. Wakeman, M.A., late Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. 6s. net.

Period VI.—The Balance of Power. 1715-1789.

By A. Hassall, M.A., Student of Christ Church, Oxford. 6s. net.

Period VII.—Revolutionary Europe. 1789-1815.

By H. Morse Stephens, M.A., Professor of History at Cornell University, Ithaca, U.S.A. 6s. net.

Period VIII—Modern Europe. 1815-1899.

By W. Alison Phillips, M.A., formerly Senior Scholar of St. John’s College, Oxford. 6s. net.

THE DARK AGES, 476-918

By C. W. C. OMAN, M.A., Chichele Professor of Modern History in the University of Oxford.

Forming Volume I. of Periods of European History.

‘A thorough master of his subject, and possessed of a gift for clear expositions, he has supplied the student with a most valuable and helpful book.’—Spectator.

‘No better exponent of this era, so full of difficulties and complications, could have been chosen.’—Journal of Education.

‘Mr. Oman has done his work well. His narrative is clear and interesting, and takes full account of recent research.’—English Historical Review.

‘This volume will be valued by all historical students as supplying a real want in our historical literature, and supplying it well.... His touch is sure and his insight keen. For the accuracy of his facts his historical reputation is a sufficient guarantee.’—Times.

THE EMPIRE AND THE PAPACY, 918-1273

By T. F. TOUT, M.A., Professor of MediÆval and Modern History at the Owens College, Victoria University, Manchester.

Forming Volume II. of Periods of European History.

‘This admirable and impartial work.... A more trustworthy historical treatise on the period and subject has not hitherto appeared.’—Morning Post.

‘One of the best of the many good historical textbooks which have come out of our universities in recent years.’—Times.

‘Altogether Professor Tout has given us a most trustworthy adjunct to the study of mediÆval times, which all who may be called upon to interpret those times to others may safely recommend and themselves profit by.’—English Historical Review.

THE CLOSE OF THE MIDDLE AGES, 1273-1494

By R. LODGE, M.A., Professor of History at the University of Edinburgh.

Forming Volume III. of Periods of European History.

‘The book is admirably written, it contains maps and genealogical tables, an exhaustive index, and a bibliography which students will value as an aid to the interpretation of the whole period as well as a clue to any part of it.’—Standard.

‘We are exceedingly thankful for the Series, and as we have already said, to Prof. Lodge. There is no longer any excuse for English-speaking teachers to be wholly ignorant of the history of Europe. The obligation lies on them to purchase these volumes, and then read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, so that they can supplement their teaching with intelligible comment.’—School World.

‘The book must be regarded as quite indispensable to all English students of the late Middle Ages.’—University Correspondent.

‘Professor Lodge’s book has the supreme merit of clearness, not less than that of conciseness.’—Pall Mall Gazette.

‘A work of great value on one of the most difficult and at the same time one of the most important periods of European history. The book is a monument of skill and labour.’—Aberdeen Journal.

EUROPE IN THE 16th CENTURY, 1494-1598

By A. H. Johnson, M.A., Historical Lecturer at Merton, Trinity, and University Colleges, Oxford.

Forming Volume IV. of Periods of European History.

‘A singularly clear, thorough, and consistent account of the great movements and great events of the time, and the volume may be accepted as one of the best extant handbooks to a period as complex as it is important.’—Times.

‘In the present volume Mr. A. H. Johnson has made a useful and unpretentious contribution to a Series of which it can be said more truly than of most series that it supplies a real want. Mr. Johnson is well known as one of the most experienced and successful teachers of history at Oxford, and the book has all the merits which the fact of being written by a good teacher can give it. It is clear, sensible, and accurate, and commendably free from fads or bias.’—Manchester Guardian.

‘There is certainly no other single book in English which covers the ground so adequately.’—University Correspondent.

‘Mr. Johnson’s narrative is clear and accurate, and his grasp of the history of his period wonderfully strong and comprehensive.’—Journal of Education.

THE ASCENDANCY OF FRANCE, 1598-1715

By H. O. Wakeman, M.A., Late Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.

Forming Volume V. of Periods of European History.

‘His story is no dry compendium, but a drama, each act and scene of which has its individual interest.’—Guardian.

‘Mr. Wakeman has produced an excellent sketch, both clear and concise.’—Oxford Magazine.

‘Mr. Wakeman’s book is a sound, able, and useful one, which will alike give help to the student, and attract the cultivated general reader.’—Manchester Guardian.

‘A thoroughly scholarly and satisfactory monograph.’—Leeds Mercury.

THE BALANCE OF POWER, 1715-1789

By A. Hassall, M. A., Student of Christ Church, Oxford.

Forming Volume VI. of Periods of European History.

‘Although it contains more than 400 pages, we felt as we read its last page that it was too short. It is not, however, too short to prevent its author dealing adequately with his subject according to the scheme of the whole Series. There is little detail in it, and but little theorising, and what it contains are clear statements of masterly summaries.... We may cordially recommend this interesting and well-written volume.’—Birmingham Daily Gazette.

‘Treated with much accuracy, patience, and vigour.’—Educational Times.

‘The author has struggled manfully with the difficulties of his subject, and not without a distinct measure of success. He has availed himself of the latest researches on the period, and his narrative is well ordered and illustrated by excellent maps and some useful appendices.’—Manchester Guardian.

REVOLUTIONARY EUROPE, 1789-1815

By H. Morse Stephens, M.A., Professor of History at Cornell University, Ithaca, U.S.A.

Forming Volume VII. of Periods of European History.

‘As a piece of literary workmanship can hardly be surpassed.... The result is a boon to students, and a serviceable book of reference for the general reader.’—Daily News.

‘Mr. Stephens has written a very valuable and meritorious book, which ought to be widely used.’—Manchester Guardian.

‘An admirable, nay, a masterly work.’—Academy.

‘To say that Mr. Morse Stephens has compiled the best English textbook on the subject would be faint praise.’—Journal of Education.

‘We are happy to extend a hearty welcome to this much-needed Series, which, if it throughout keeps on the same high level of this volume, will fill up a painful gap in our accessible historical literature.’—Educational Times.

‘The volume contains one of the clearest accounts of the French Revolution and the rise of the First Napoleon ever written. In fact, it is the work of a real historian. The style of the book is strong and picturesque.’—Western Morning News.

MODERN EUROPE, 1815-1899

By W. Alison Phillips, M.A., formerly Senior Scholar of St. John’s College, Oxford.

Forming Volume VIII. of Periods of European History.

‘An exceedingly difficult task has been accomplished, we may say without hesitation, to admiration. We have read the book with the keenest and quite unflagging enjoyment, and we welcome it as one of the very best histories that have been written within the last few years.’—Guardian.

‘It has achieved, with a remarkable success, the difficult task of compressing into a compact space the long history of a time of extraordinary complications and entanglements; but—much more important—it has never lost vigour and interest throughout the whole survey.... The completeness of the book is really extraordinary.... The book is by far the best and handiest account of the international politics of the nineteenth century that we possess.... Should give Mr. Alison Phillips distinct rank among historians of the day.’—Literature.

‘Altogether, the book offers a most luminous and quite adequate treatment of its subject, and makes a worthy conclusion of a Series that well deserves to be popular.’—Glasgow Herald.

‘He presents his materials with model clearness and arrangement, and with a sound literary style, which will make the book attractive to the general reader as well as useful to the student.’—Scotsman.

‘Mr. Phillips shows decided literary power in the handling of a not too manageable period, and few readers with any appreciation of the march of history, having once commenced the book, will be content to lay it aside until the last page is reached.’—Manchester Guardian.

‘This thoughtful volume will give the intelligent reader both profit and pleasure.’—Spectator.

THE CLOSE OF THE MIDDLE AGES

1272-1494

R. LODGE, M.A.

PROFESSOR OF HISTORY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

PERIOD III

RIVINGTONS

34 KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN

LONDON

1906

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