Xenophon : Anabasis I. Edited by J. Marshall, M.A. (The
Clarendon Press.)— The book has, of course, been frequently edited before, and we are inclined to prefer one at least of these editions (that by Professors W. W. Goodwin and White) to Mr. Marshall's volume. We may compare, e.g., the two notes on Tercraliipens Kvpot, webs rby laempor Ls cril3ou/actioa airy. Mr. Marshall has :—" ws hriflouxelioi. Optative, as a strictly reported statement, not necessarily adopted as true by the historian?' This may well give a false impres- sion about Xenophon's view, which is shown by the use of "falsely accuses," as is very properly pointed out by Messrs. Goodwin and White. We mast say that the four books of their edition are better worth having, the relative prices considered, than the one of this. This unnecessary multiplication of school-books is a distinct evil, and the University Press ought not to encourage it. Its resources and appliances might be better employed.
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