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A Lasting . Peace. By G. W. Prothero. (hodder And Stoughton.

2d.)—It is to be hoped that every neutral and every Pacifitist will read this book. Mr. Prothero's reasoning is not to be gainsaid. In the form of an admirable " imaginary......

Kv,ltur Awl Anarchy. By F. C. Owlett. (elkin Mathews. 2s.

6d. net.)—This slim volume of verse in various manners is notable for its originality and restraint. The grim little " Devil's Game," with the Kaiser, neck in noose, on a......

The Joint Committee On Social Service Have Issued A Pamphlet

(No. 1), the exact scope of which is best described in the words of its Preface—namely, " to give in concise form the powers and duties of the various Local Authorities as they......

A Japanese View Of The War. By Rear-admiral Akiyama. (t.

Fisher Unwin. ld.)—This interesting survey of the present position of the war is reprinted from an article by a distinguished Japanese Rear-Admiral which appeared originally in......

The English Catalogue Of Books For 1916. (publishers'...

6d.)—A word of welcome is due to this new volume of a catalogue that is found indispensable by all who have to deal with books. Last year's books numbered 9,149—the smallest......

Proposals For The Prevention Of Future Ware. By Lord Bryce

and others. (Allen and Unwin. ls.)—This is a draft scheme for an international Alliance to keep the peace. It differs from the League of Nations Society's programme in not......