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it was transcribed for Brian Mac Dermot, an Irish chieftain, wao resided on island in Loch Cé, in the county of Roscommon. It adds much to the materials for the civil and ecclesiastical history of Ireland; and contains many curious references to English and foreign affairs, not noticed in any other chronicle.

55. MONUMENTA JURIDICA. THE BLACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY, WITH APPENDICES. Vols. I., II.. III., and IV. Edited by SIR TRAVERS TWISS, Q.C., D.C.L. 1871-1876.

This book contains the ancient ordinances and laws relating to the navy, and was probably compiled for the use of the Lord High Admiral of England. Selden calls it the "jewel of the Admiralty Records." Prynne ascribes to the Black Book the same authority in the Admiralty as the Black and Red Books have in the Court of Exchequer, and most English writers on maritime law recognize its importance.

56. MEMORIALS OF THE REIGN OF HENRY VI. :-OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THOMAS BEKYNTON, SECRETARY TO HENRY VI., AND BISHOP OF BATH AND WELLS. Edited, from a MS. in the Archiepiscopal Library at Lambeth, with an Appendix of Illustrative Documents, by the Rev. GEORGE WILLIAMS, B.D., Vicar of Ringwood, late Fellow of King's College, Cambridge. Vols. I. and II. 1872.

These curious volumes are of a miscellaneous character, and were probably compiled under the immediate direction of Bekynton before he had attained to the Episcopate. They contain many of the Bishop's own letters, and several written by him in the King's name; also letters to himself while Royal Secretary, and others addressed to the King. This work elucidates some points in the history of the nation during the first half of the fifteenth century.

57. MATTHÆI PARISIENSIS, MONACHI SANCTI ALBANI, CHRONICA MAJORA. Vol. I. The Creation to A.D. 1066. Vol. II. A.D. 1067 to A.D. 1216. Vol. III. A.D. 1216 to A.D. 1239. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, B.D., Fellow of Trinity College, Registrary of the University, and Vicar of Great St. Mary's, Cambridge. 1872-1876.

This work contains the "Chronica Majora" of Matthew Paris, one of the most valuable and frequently consulted of the ancient English Chronicles. It is published from its commencement, for the first time. The editions by Archbishop Parker, and William Wats, severally begin at the Norman Conquest.

58. MEMORIALE FRATRIS WALTERI DE COVENTRIA. THE HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF WALTER OF COVENTRY. Vols. I. and II. Edited, from the MS. in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1872-1873.

This work, now printed in full for the first time, has long been a desideratum by Historical Scholars. The first portion, however, is not of much importance, being only a compilation from earlier writers. The part relating to the first quarter of the thirteenth century is the most valuable and interesting.

59. THE ANGLO-LATIN SATIRICAL POETS AND EPIGRAMMATISTS OF THE TWELFTH CENTURY. Vols. I. and II. Now first collected and edited by THOMAS WRIGHT, Esq., M.A., Corresponding Member of the National Institute of France (Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres). 1872.

The Poems contained in these volumes have long been known and appreciated as the best satires of the age in which their authors flourished, and were deservedly popular during the 13th and 14th centuries.

60 MATERIALS FOR A HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF HENRY VII., FROM ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS PRESERVED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. Vol. I. Edited by the Rev. WILLIAM CAMPBELL, M.A., one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. 1873.

This volume is valuable as illustrating the acts and proceedings of Henry VII. on ascending the throne, and shadows out the policy he afterwards adopted.

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61. HISTORICAL PAPERS AND LETTERS FROM THE NORTHERN REGISTERS. Edited by JAMES RAINE, M.A., Canon of York, and Secretary of the Surtees Society. 1873.

The documents in this volume illustrate, for the most part, the general history of the north of England, particularly in its relation to Scotland.

62. REGISTRUM PALATINUM DUNELMENSE. THE REGISTER OF RICHARD DE KELLAWE, LORD PALATINE AND BISHOP OF DURHAM; 1311–1316. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by Sir THOMAS DUFFUS HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. 1873-1875.

Bishop Kellawc's Register contains the proceedings of his prelacy, both lay and ecclesiastical, and is the earliest Register of the Palatinate of Durham. 63. MEMORIALS OF SAINT DUNSTAN ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY. Edited, from various MSS., by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1874.

This volume contains several lives of Archbishop Dunstan, one of the most celebrated Primates of Canterbury. They open various points of Historical and Literary interest, without which our knowledge of the period would be more incomplete than it is at present.

64. CHRONICON ANGLIE, AB ANNO DOMINI 1328 USQUE AD ANNUM 1388, AUCTORE MONACHO QUODAM SANCTI ALBANI. Edited by EDWARD MAUNDE THOMPSON, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, and Assistant-Keeper of the Manuscripts in the British Museum.

1874.

This chronicle gives a circumstantial history of the close of the reign of Edward III. which has hitherto been considered lost.

65. THOMAS SAGA ERKIBYSKUPS. A LIFE OF ARCHBISHOP THOMAS BECKET, IN ICELANDIC. Vol. I. Edited, with English Translation, Notes, and Glossary, by M. EIRÍKR MAGNÚSSON, Sub-Librarian of the University Library, Cambridge. 1875.

This work is derived from the Life of Becket written by Benedict of Peterborough, and apparently supplies the missing portions in Benedict's biography. 66. RADULPHI DE COGGESHALL CHRONICON ANGLICANUM. Edited by the REV. JOSEPH STEVENSON, M.A.

1875.

This volume contains the "Chronicon Anglicanum," by Ralph of Coggeshall, the "Libellus de Expugnatione Terræ Sanctæ per Saladinum," usually ascribed to the same author, and other pieces of an interesting character.

67. MATERIALS FOR THE HISTORY OF THOMAS BECKET, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by the Rev. JAMES CRAIGIE

ROBERTSON, M.A., Canon of Canterbury. 1875-1877.

This Publication will comprise all contemporary materials for the history of Archbishop Thomas Becket. The first volume contains the life of that celebrated man, and the miracles after his death, by William, a monk of Canterbury. The second, the life by Benedict of Peterborough; John of Salisbury; Alan of Tewkesbury; and Edward Grim. The third, the life by William Fitzstephen; and Herbert of Bosham.

THE

68. RADULFI DE DICETO DECANI LUNDONIENSIS OPERA HISTORICA. HISTORICAL WORKS OF MASTER RALPH DE DICETO, DEAN OF LONDON. Vols. I. and II. Edited, from the Original Manuscripts, by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1876.

The Historical Works of Ralph de Diceto are some of the most valuable materials for British History. The Abbreviationes Chronicorum extend from the Creation to 1147, and the Ymagines Historiarum to 1201.

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In the Press.

ROLL OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL OF IRELAND, 16 RICHARD II. Edited by the
Rev. JAMES GRAVES, A.B., Treasurer of St. Canice, Ireland.
CHRONICLE OF ROBERT OF BRUNNE. Edited by FREDERICK JAMES FUR-
NIVALL, Esq., M.A., of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, Barrister-at-Law.
CORPUS HISTORICUM EBORACENSE. CHRONICA PONTIFICUM ECCLESIÆ EBORACI
AUCTORE THOMA STUBBS DOMINICANO ; and other Documents relating to
the Primacy of York. Edited by JAMES RAINE, M.A., Canon of York,
and Secretary of the Surtees Society.

MATERIALS FOR A HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF HENRY VII., FROM ORIGINAL
DOCUMENTS PRESERVED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. Vol. II.
Edited by the Rev. WILLIAM CAMPBELL, M.A., one of Her Majesty's
Inspectors of Schools.

REGISTER OF MALMESBURY ABBEY PRESERVED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. Edited by J. S. BREWER, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's College, London.

THE METRICAL CHRONICLE OF ROBERT OF GLOUCESTER. Edited by WILLIAM ALDIS WRIGHT, Esq., M.A.

A COLLECTION Of Sagas and othER HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS relating to the Settlements and Descents of the Northmen on the British Isles. Edited by Sir GEORGE WEBBE DASENT, D.C.L., Oxon., and M. GUDBRAND VIGFUSSON, M.A.

THOMAS SAGA ERKIBYSKUPS.

A LIFE OF ARCHBISHOP THOMAS BECKET, IN ICELANDIC. Vol. II. Edited, with English Translation, Notes, and Glossary, by M. EIRÍKR MAGNÚSSON, M.A., Sub-Librarian of the University Library, Cambridge. REGISTRUM PALATINUM DUNELMENSE. The Register of Richard de Kellawe, Lord Palatine and Bishop of Durham; 1311-1316. Vol. IV. Edited by SIR THOMAS DUFFUS HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. POLYCHRONICON RANULPHI HIGDEN, with Trevisa's Translation. Vol. VII. Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH RAWSON LUMBY, B.D., Vicar of St. Edward's, Cambridge, Fellow of St. Catharine's College, and late Fellow of Magdalen College, Cambridge.

MATTHÆI PARISIENSIS, MONACHI SANCTI ALBANI, CHRONICA MAJOra. Vol. IV. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, B.D., Fellow of Trinity College, Registrary of the University, and Vicar of Great St. Mary's, Cambridge.

BRACTON" DE LEGIBUS ET CONSUETUDINIBUS ANGLIÆ." Edited by SIR TRAVERS Twiss, Q.C., D.C.L.

RECUEIL DES CRONIQUES ET ANCHIENNES ISTORIES DE LA GRANT BRETAIGNE A PRESENT NOMME ENGLETERRE, par JEHAN DE WAurin. Vol. III. Edited by WILLIAM HARDY, Esq., F.S.A.

GERVASHI MONACHI DOROBERNENSIS CHRONICA DE TEMPORE REGUM ANGLIE STEPHANI, HENRICI II., ET RICARDI I. Edited by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford.

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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF MANUSCRIPTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. Vol. IV.; 1327, &c. By Sir THOMAS Duffus HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records.

YEAR BOOKS OF THE REIGN OF EDWARD THE FIRST. Years 33, 34, and 35. Edited and translated by ALFRED JOHN HORWOOD, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law.

REGISTRUM EPISTOLARUM FRATRIS JOHANNIS PECKHAM, ARCHIEPISCOPI CANTUARIENSIS. Edited, from MS. in All Souls' College, Oxford, by CHARLES TRICE MARTIN, B.A.

MATERIALS FOR THE HISTORY OF THOMAS BECKET, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY. Vol. IV. Edited by the Rev. JAMES CRAIGIE ROBERTSON, M.A., Canon of Canterbury.

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