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The Progress of Capitalism in England. By W. Cunningham. (Cam-

bridge University Press. 3s. net.)—Besides an instructive summary of our economic development, this little book contains an earnest plea for the study of economic history. The war has doubtless made many changes inevitable, but we cannot plan wisely for the future without considering the lessons of the past. The Archdeacon, however, warns his readers against expecting too much from material reforms, or trusting to the enlightened self-interest of the average man to work marvels.