Boswell's life shows a struggle toward proper conduct and fame
The article traces Boswell's self criticism and efforts to reform his character, his bouts of dissipation, and the path to writing Johnson's Life. It notes his marriage, travel, and late success with the Biographia, the hardships of money and health, and praise from Johnson, Carlyle, and Macaulay for his definitive biography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boswell
Dalrymple
Temple
Utrecht
Johnson
London
Macaulay
Carlyle
William Forbes
Lord Houghton
What is Ritualism
A review of Oxoniensis argues the work compiles evidence on Ritualism. It notes the book treats Ritualism as a Romeward movement aiming to Romanise the Church of England and seeks reunion of Christendom. The reviewer praises its thoroughness and cautious tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxoniensis
Church of Rome
High Church and Ritualist Controversy Across Anglican Factions
A critical discussion on Protestant Nonconformists and High Church versus Ritualist factions within Anglicanism. It quotes Oxoniensis on legislation and action, laments attacks on Gladstone, and calls for unity against sacerdotal doctrines while urging holiness and grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
History books for schools praised and critiqued
A long review of Epwake A Freeman and James Simm history series notes fifth issue praised for accuracy and arrangement while criticizing brevity and cold style. It highlights Epworth Morris epoch volumes on the Crusades and Thirty Years War and quotes preface aims stressing religious toleration and limits of non primary research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epwake A. Freeman
D.C.L
Germany
James Simm
M.A
London
Macmillan and Co
Edward E. Morris
W. Cox
Greece
Samart Rawson Gardiner
Christ Church
England
James I
Coke
Prince Charles
Longmans and Co
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