F. Haverfield, 1860-1919. By George Macdonald. (H. Milford for the
British Academy. 2s. net.)—Dr. Macdonald's charming memoir of his old friend and fellow-worker, Professor Francis John Haverfield, will interest all who care for Roman studies. Haverfield knew far more about Roman Britain than any other man of his time, and he had the rare gift of inspiring enthusiasm in others for his favourite subject. His innumerable papers on various aspects of the question were not followed, unhappily, by the comprehensive treatise which it was in his power to write, had he lived. But he had placed the study of Roman-British antiquities on a firm scientific basis, and his many disciples may carry on his work. Dr. Macdonald's estimate of Haverfield is sympathetic and just ; " those who found his manner difficult would have been grievously mistaken to argue therefrom a carelessness for human love." He was brusque and dogmatic, but none the less a kindly and generous man.
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