The above volume forms the second of a series of four in which the author intends to present a general sketch of the history of the art of war from the Greek and Roman times down to the beginning of the 19th century. The first volume in chronological order, which will cover the classical division of the subject, will be issued shortly. The third volume will be devoted to the 15th, i6th, and 17th centuries, while the fourth volume will treat of the military history of the 1 8th century, and the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars down to Waterloo.

THE STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR.

A Concise Account of the War in the United States of America between 1861 and 1865. Hy John Codman Ropks. To be complete in four parts, printed in four octavo volumes, with comprehensive maps and battle plans. Each part will be complete in itself and will be sold separately.

Part I. -- Narrative of Events to the Opening of the Campaigns of 1862, with 5 maps, S" (now ready), pp. xiv. + 274 . $1.50

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