10 DECEMBER 1887, Page 9

The Emperor of Germany, William I.: a Life-Sketch. By Athol

May- hew. (Nelson and Sons.)—Successive chapters describe the Emperor during the stages of his career as Prince William, Prince of Prussia, or Heir-Apparent to the Prussian throne, King of Prussia, and, finally, Emperor. The Austrian and French ware are described, and, besides, we have an account of the birthday celebrations last March 22nd, when the Emperor completed his ninetieth year. Letterpress and illustrations are reproduced from the Illustrated London News. They form a very convenient chronicle of a profoundly interesting life.