30 DECEMBER 1899, Page 23

4s. Cd. nat.)—This is the book of a thoroughgoing Bismarckian.

"The Prince had never but one end in view, namely, to tell the truth." Of course this refers to his reminiscences. It certainly does not refer to his diplomacy. But this is not to the point. We are not concerned with Bismarck's character, but with the value of his contributions to history. Here Herr Kohl has a good deal to say that is worth hearing. Whether the great statesman really benefited Germany and the world it is too soon to say ; but anyhow this volume will scarcely be neglected when judgment is given.