The Problem of Foreign Policy. By Gilbert Murray. (G. Allen
and Unwin. 4s. 6d. net.)—Professor Murray in this " consideration of present dangers and the best methods for meeting them" shows himself very unfriendly to Mr. Lloyd George and to the Peace Treaty, but, unlike other Independent Liberals, he admits that the Bolsheviks are a danger because " they have the same zeal for converting the rest of the world as had the French Revolutionaries or the followers of Mohammed." Since Professor Murray wrote the book, the League of Nations has admitted Bulgaria and German Austria, thus anticipating part of his criticism. His plea for the League is well expressed ; he admits that the future success of the League depends largely upon Great Britain's attitude. Professor Murray deals faith- fully with the Pacifist-Revolutionaries. " To hate your neigh- bours, whom you know, and love your neighbours' enemies, whom you do not know, is a consistent and not uncommon frame of mind ; though the element of love in it seems less important and prominent than hate. But to expect European peace and goodwill by means of a revolution in all counties argues a lack of understanding not far removed from madness."
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