The Continent of Europe. By Lionel W. Lyde. (Macmillan, and
Co. 7s. 6d. net)—This excellent work is the first volume of a series which aims at describing the various continents. from a double point of view. First, emphasis is placed on what seems to be the essential individuality of the particular continent—in the present case, the peninsular character and influence of Europe. In the second place, considerable atten- tion is given to the subdivisions of the various political units, such as the Roman provinces of Fiance and the modern Swiss cantons, especially when these illustrate principles or pro. ceases that are characteristic of the continent. Professor Lyde's book exemplifies the wide scope and human interest of modern geography. With its useful maps and ilhettratioda, it should be interesting alike to traveller and student.
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