SOME BOOKS OF THE WEEK.
[Under This heating ws notice such Books of the week as have not been reserved for review in other forms.'
The Story of Cromwell. By H. E. Marshall. "The Children's Heroes" Series. (T. C. and E. C. Jack. ls. net.)—On several occasions we have called attention to this admirable little series. We found the study of Clive particularly good, and we can bestow equal, if not greater, praise on this brief Life of Cromwell. The treatment of Cromwell is always a test of an historian's impar- tiality and good sense, and this little book stands that test triumphantly. It would not be possible to treat the greatest of Englishmen more justly or more sympathetically than does Mr. (or is it Miss or Mrs.?) Marshall. Nothing is extenuated, but nothing, again, is set down in malice; and the children fortunate enough to read the book see before them a true picture of the greatest and first of Unionists, Imperialists, and English patriots. But while Cromwell is treated as a. hero should be treated, it is never at the expense of the other aide, and to the King and the Cavaliers full justice is done. We sincerely hope that this little book will have a very wide circulation, and will help towards a better understanding of the Protector. A proper appreciation of his life and work is one of the best foundations of patriotism.
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