=Notices of the Press.=

"The author takes no superficial, empirical view of his subject, but
collecting a rich variety of facts, brings the lights of a profound
philosophy to their explanation. His work, indeed, neglects no
essential detail--it is minute and accurate in its statistics--it
abounds in lively pictures of society, manners and character. * * *
Whoever wishes to obtain an accurate notion of the internal condition
of Russia, the nature and extent of her resources, and the practical
influence of her institutions, will here find better materials for his
purpose than in any single volume now extant."--_N. Y. Tribune._

"This is a powerfully-written book, and will prove of vast service to
every one who desires to comprehend the real nature and bearings of
the great contest in which Russia is now engaged."--_N. Y. Courier._

"It is original in its conclusions; it is striking in its revelations.
Numerous as are the volumes that have been written about Russia, we
really hitherto have known little of that immense territory--of that
numerous people. Count Gurowski's work sheds a light which at this
time is most welcome and satisfactory."--_N. Y. Times._

"The book is well written, and as might be expected in a work by a
writer so unusually conversant with all sides of Russian affairs, it
contains so much important information respecting the Russian people,
their government and religion."--_Com. Advertiser._

"This is a valuable work, explaining in a very satisfactory manner the
internal conditions of the Russian people, and the construction of
their political society. The institutions of Russia are presented as
they exist in reality, and as they are determined by existing and
obligatory laws."--_N. Y. Herald._

"A hasty glance over this handsome volume has satisfied us that it is
one worthy of general perusal. * * * It is full of valuable historical
information, with very interesting accounts of the various classes
among the Russian people, their condition and aspirations."--_N. Y.
Sun._

"This is a volume that can hardly fail to attract very general
attention, and command a wide sale in view of the present juncture of
European affairs, and the prominent part therein which Russia is to
play."--_Utica Gazette._

"A timely book. It will be found all that it professes to be, though
some may be startled at some of its conclusions."--_Boston Atlas._

"This is one of the best of all the books caused by the present