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Some Political Ideas and Persons. By John Bailey. (Murray. 6s.

net.)—Mr. Bailey has reprinted from the Times Literary Supplement some interesting articles on Disraeli, the elder Fox, Lord Grey of the Reform Bill, Lord Randolph Churchill, and on " Political Prophecies " and other general topics. He has pre- fixed to them a hitherto unprinted essay on Queen Victoria. It is a pleasant and instructive book.