Battles and blunders at Metz and Gravelotte analyzed
The article contrasts French and Prussian actions before Metz, criticizing French leadership and praising Prussian discipline. It cites Mr. Winn and Mr. Robinson on military tactics and the costly Gravelotte day, blaming Bazaine for poor decisions and noting broader failures in French governance and mobilization. It also reviews recent books on religion and poetry with mixed verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Bazaine
Winn
Mr. Robinson
Gravelotte
St. Privat
Robinson
France
Rezonville
Empire
Messins
The Curse Casarism Brought Upon France
The reviewer notes that a different commander might have altered a French fate yet cites Mr. Robinson's book as illustrating Casarism's enduring curse on France. The analysis treats each incident as part of a broader struggle and uses historical portrayal to discuss outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mr. Robinson
Casarism
Back of the North Wind and Other Works in Review
A review covers Georg MacDonald’s At the Back of the North Wind and Gilfillan’s Life of Sir Walter Scott, noting mystery and poetry in the former and critical flaws in the latter. It praises some lines as fine, yet questions accessibility and overall appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Drummond
B.A
London
Longmans, Green and Co
Hampstead
Drummond
Mr. Drummond
Christ
John
KeniicaLe
Robert Cook
Virtue and Co
Cook
Atole
Georgk Mac Donald
Strahan and Co
Chubby-cheeks
Sir Walter Scott
Geoves Gilfillan
Edinburgh
Oliphant and Co
Scott
Gilfillan
Special
Lasswade
Acheatiel
Abbotsford
Wordsworth
Rydal Mount
Burns
Ellisland
Byron
Ravenna
House of Commons
Provost and Co
Gladstone
Baxter
W. H. Groser
Sunday School Union
G. H. Hore
Tract Society