The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Abstract

“THE Victoria History,” finely conceived and excellent in performance, at the outset in 1900 largely disdained plebeian methods of advertisement. Wealthy country gentlemen were often left in ignorance of its existence, and slender purses were mocked by the high cost to be pledged for the history of any single county. A more considerate policy has now been adopted. Essays by eminent specialists can be purchased separately. Comparison with earlier county histories shows a surprising advance in recognising the importance of natural knowledge.

The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Part i., pp. 46 + 2 maps. Part xv., pp. 409–470 + 1 plate: Buckingham. Parts iv. and vi., pp. 177–205 + map and plate. Part xxiii., pp. 312–372 + 5 plates: Hertford. Parts ii. and iii., pp. 43–221 + map: Berkshire. Part ii., pp. 27–68 + map. Part iv., pp. 173–196 + map and 12 plates: Surrey. Parts i.–iv., pp. 254 + 4 maps and 2 plates. (London: Constable and Co., Ltd., 1920.) Prices various.