Bryce in the House of Lords. Doran, 1916, p. 119. $.25. Concise but conclusive presentation of evidence for general reader based on the Blue-book cited above under Bryce.

50. PERSIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST. Chirol, Sir Valentine. The Middle Eastern Question, or Some Political Problems of Indian Defence. Dutton, 1903, p. xiv, 512. By London Times correspondent who traveled through Persia in 1902-3. Able discussion of political problems of Persia, Afghanistan, Bagdad Railway, etc., written before Anglo-Russian agreement concerning Persia. Though out of date, still useful in lack of later works.

Shuster, William Morgan. The Strangling of Persia, Story of the European Diplomacy and Oriental Intrigue that Resulted in the Denationalization of Twelve Million Mohammedans, a Personal Narrative. Century, 1912, p. lxiii, 423. $2.50. American who was temporarily treasurergeneral of Persia records effects of Anglo-Russian agreement

on Persia.

*Douglas, Sir Robert Kennaway. Europe and the Far East, 1506-1912, second edition with chapter continuing from 1904 to 1912 by J. H. Longford. Putnam, 1913, p. vii, 487. $2. Best account of Far Eastern history in a single volume, with special reference to nineteenth century. Emphasizes China rather than Japan; gives some space to Indo-China. Belittles Americans and every other nationality except English.

*Hornbeck, Stanley Kuhl. Contemporary Politics in the Far East. Appleton, 1916, p. xii, 466. $3. Only comprehensive volume on foreign and domestic politics of Japan and China since 1894. Sympathy with China rather than Japan. Special attention to American interests in Far East, and some account of events during first two years of the war.

Jones, Jefferson. The Fall of Tsingtau, a Study of Japar's Ambitions in China. Boston, Houghton, 1915, p. xvii, 215. $1.75. Account of Japan's capture of Kiao Chao from Germans, and of Japan's consequent relations with China, by American journalist who witnessed the siege. Disapproves Japan's designs on China, which he regards as unfriendly to United States.

Latourette, Kenneth Scott. The Development of China. Boston, Houghton, 1917, p. xi, 274. $1.75. Excellent sketch, by a young American scholar who has lived for a time in China, of Chinese history, with special reference to recent events and contemporary problems.

*Millard, Thomas Franklin Fairfax. Our Eastern Question, America's Contact with the Orient and the Trend of

Relations with China and Japan. Century, 1916. $3. Formerly editor of China Press, now of Millard's Review (Shanghai); author speaks with full knowledge on events since 1910. Appendixes contain all important documents. Author seems strongly prejudiced against Japan.

*Okuma, Count Shigenobu, editor. Fifty Years of New Japan, English Version Edited by Marcus B. Huish. Dutton, second edition, 1910, 2 vols. $7.50. Originally written to cover 1854 to 1904, there was little revision to bring matter up to date. Fifty-six chapters on wide range of topics by many authors, translated in Japan by many hands. Uneven in character and style, with some omissions, but generally comprehensive, and quite accurate and authoritative.

Parker, Edward Harper. China, Her History, Diplomacy, and Commerce from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Dutton, 1917. $2.50. Revised and enlarged edition of work published in 1901 by professor in University of Manchester, who had been in consular service in China. Added chapters on recent events. Good.

Perry-Ayscough, Henry George Charles, and Otter-Barry, Robert Bruère. With the Russians in Mongolia, with a Preface by Sir Claude Macdonald. Lane, 1914, p. xxii, 344. $4.50. Captain Otter-Barry visited Mongolia shortly before the Chinese Revolution ended Chinese rule, and Mr. PerryAyscough spent time there after Russians had taken control. Wealth of facts, many documents; complete into 1914.

Porter, Robert Percival. Japan the New World Power, being a Detailed Account of the Progress and Rise of the Japanese Empire. Oxford Press, 1915, p. xxiv, 789. $2.50. First edition, The Full Recognition of Japan, 1911. Only twelve-page introduction as evidence of revision in second edition. Written to justify the Anglo-Japanese alliance and to show Japan's fitness to rank as a world power. Descriptive parts good, historical sections scant.

Simpson). The Fight for the Republic in China. Dodd,

*Weale, Bertram Lenox Putnam (pseud. Bertram Lenox

1917, p. xiii, 490. $3.50. Excellent account of events from 1911 to 1917 by an observer long familiar with the Far East. Appendixes contain the important documents.

52. JAPANESE-AMERICAN RELATIONS. Abbott, James Francis. Japanese Expansion and American Policies. Macmillan, 1916, p. viii, 267. $1.50. The author, for some time teacher in Japan, believes war with America would be national suicide for Japan, but that United States should recognize Japan's aspirations in the Orient.

*Blakeslee, George Hubbard, editor. Japan and JapaneseAmerican Relations, Clark University Addresses. Stechert, 1912, p. xi, 348. $2.50. Contains addresses by twenty-one Americans and seven Japanese in 1911. Competent authorities treat every important topic.

Flowers, Montaville. The Japanese Conquest of American Opinion. Doran, 1917, p. xvi, 272. $1.50. Suspects and denounces Japanese peaceful penetration of the United States. Intended as antidote for writings of Gulick and others. Neither competent in content nor commendable in tone. " Rich in fallacies."

Gulick, Sidney Lewis. The American Japanese Problem, a Study of the Racial Relations of the East and the West. Scribner, 1914, p. x, 349. $1.75. American long resident in Japan discusses problems and suggests new American Oriental policy to avoid discrimination against China and Japan. Appendixes crammed with information. Good bibliography.

Kawakami, Kiyoshi Karl. Japan in World Politics. Macmillan, 1917, p. xxvii, 230. $1.50. Mainly reprint of magazine articles discussing Japanese-American relations with purpose of promoting more friendly relations.

McCormick, Frederick. The Menace of Japan. Boston, Little, 1917, p. vi, 372. $2. Discussion of United States and Far Eastern relations during past dozen years by a correspondent with long service in the Far East. Intensely antiJapanese. "A book which no thoughtful reader could for a moment take seriously."

Masaoka, Naoichi, editor. Japan to America, a Symposium of Papers by Political Leaders and Representative Citizens of Japan on Conditions in Japan and on the Relations between Japan and the United States. Putnam, 1915, p. xii, 235. $1.25. With companion volume of much less value, America to Japan, issued by Japanese Society of America to promote better understanding between the two countries. Thirty Japanese authorities treat as many topics setting forth Japan's development and aims.

*Millis, Harry Alvin. The Japanese Problem in the United States, an Investigation for the Commission on Relations with Japan Appointed by the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. Macmillan, 1915, p. xxi, 334. $1.50. Based on report of commission, with other materials and personal views. Deals with Japanese immigration to United States and treatment and status of Japanese in United States. Friendly to Japan; by writer with long experience with problem in Immigration Bureau. Authoritative and commendable.

*Scherer, James Augustin Brown. The Japanese Crisis. New York. Stokes, 1916, p. 148. 75 cents. President of Throop Institute, California, formerly resident in Japan, discusses race issue, hoping to promote "a just balance of view." Footnotes with references to authorities.

Steiner, Jesse Frederick. The Japanese Invasion, a Study in the Psychology of Inter-racial Contacts. Chicago, McClurg, 1917, p. xvii, 231. $1.25. A study of JapaneseAmerican relations as psychological problems of raceprejudice and of national egotism. Covers most of questions at issue. Author taught in Japan for seven years.

53. UNITED STATES: HISTORY, IDEALS, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.

Bassett, John Spencer. A Short History of the United States. Macmillan, 1913, p. xv, 885. $2.50. Best single volume American history which covers from the discovery nearly up to date.

*Coolidge, Archibald Cary. The United States as a World Power. Macmillan, 1908, p. vii, 385. $2. Prepared as course of exchange lectures at the Sorbonne, by Harvard professor of history. Explains problems and international relations of United States as developed in decade following Spanish war. Time has added new facts, but has required surprisingly little alteration in general view, so general reader will still find it best presentation of American international problems in single volume.

**Fish, Carl Russell. American Diplomacy. Holt, 1917, p. 541. $2.75. Clear, comprehensive narrative complete to beginning of 1915. Excellent maps. Scholarly; better for average reader than fuller work by Johnson.

Fish, Carl Russell. The Development of American Nationality. American Book Co., 1913, p. xxxix, 535. $2.25. Scholarly, readable survey of American history, 1783-1912. Foerster, Norman, and Pierson, William Whatley, editors. American Ideals. Boston, Houghton, 1917, p. vi, 326. $1.25. Collection mainly from writings and speeches of American

statesmen, supplemented with some other items. Arranged by topics.

Hart, Albert Bushnell. The Monroe Doctrine, an Interpretation. Boston, Little, 1916, p. xiv, 445. $1.75. Good comprehensive, up to date account, though his interpretation will not command universal acceptance.

Johnson, Willis Fletcher. America's Foreign Relations. Century, 1916, 2 vols., p. xii, 551; vii, 485. $6. Thorough, readable, generally accurate account for general reader, but lacking in scholarly method and discriminating judgment.

*Jones, Chester Lloyd. The Caribbean Interests of the United States. Appleton, 1916, p. viii, 379. $2.50. Does not reveal intimate acquaintance with the region or thorough research into problems concerning it; but generally trustworthy, and commendable for directing attention to problems of vital significance to United States. *Mahan, Alfred Thayer. The Interest of America in International Conditions. Boston, Little, 1910, p. 212. $1.50. Almost everything Admiral Mahan wrote has its lessons for America in the present war, but this volume dealt with the immediate problems and anticipated to remarkable degree actual developments of the war. Discusses international situation with reference to naval preparedness.

Moore, John Bassett.

The Principles of American Diplomacy. Harper, 1918, p. 476. $2. Revision of his American Diplomacy. Best book on subject by ablest American authority; for student rather than general reader.

Ogg, Frederic Austin. National Progress, 1907-1917, (American Nation series, vol. 27). Harper, 1918, p. 430. $2. Convenient narrative of domestic and foreign affairs, mainly internal politics and relation to the war.

*Paxson, Frederic Logan. The New Nation. Boston, $1.25. Houghton, 1915, p. 342. Fourth volume of The Riverside History of the United States, covering 1865-1914. Best survey of period.

Roosevelt, Theodore. The New Nationalism, with an Introduction by Ernest Hamlin Abbott. Outlook Co., 1910, p. xxi, 268. $1.50. Collection of addresses and articles which contain much of his political philosophy and ideals. Should be read with President Wilson's The New Fredom for some comprehension of American political ideals on eve of the war.

Weyl, Walter Edward. American World Policies. Macmillan, 1917, p. 307. $2.25. Discussion of whether American isolation shall give place to nationalistic imperialism or to internationalism. Economic interests are given full -perhaps too full-consideration. Marred by publication on eve of American declaration of war; somewhat remedied in second printing.

Longmans, 1909, p. xx, 389. $1.25. Third volume of Epochs Wilson, Woodrow. Division and Reunion, 1829-1909. of American History series. First published in 1893, has passed through many editions. Professor Edward S. Corwin has furnished the portion for the period since 1889 at which date work originally closed.

Wilson, Woodrow. The New Freedom, a Call for the Emancipation of the Generous Energies of a People. Garden City, N. Y., Doubleday, 1913, p. viii, 294. $1. Compiled by W. B. Hale from stenographic reports of campaign speeches. Sets forth his interpretation of American political life and ideals.

54. UNITED STATES: PREPAREDNESS. Chittenden, Hiram Martin. War or Peace, a Present Duty and a Future Hope. Chicago, McClurg, 1911, p. 273,

*Greene, Francis Vinton. Present Military Situation of the United States. Scribner, 1915, p. 102. $.75. Able brief argument "to persuade the citizens, the voters, .. to give calm but thoughtful consideration to this question of adequate national defense," by an American general.

Howe, Lucien. Universal Military Education and Service; the Swiss System for the United States. Putnam, first edition, 1916; second edition with appendix, 1917, p. xv, 147. $1.25. Description of Swiss and Australian systems with arguments in favor of similar system for United States.

*Huidekoper, Frederic Louis. The Military Unpreparedness of the United States, a History of the American Land Forces from Colonial Times until June 1, 1915. Macmillan, 1915, p. xvi, 735. $4. To close of 1862, an avowed abridgment of Upton, after that based on original researches; carefully done with full references to authorities. Strong argument from past experience for different procedure in future. Many of his suggestions have been followed by present administration, notably conscription.

Johnston, Robert Matteson. Arms and the Race, the Foundations of Army Reform. Century, 1915, p. 219. $1. Able military historian presents arguments for reform and enlargement of American army.

Kuenzli, Frederick Arnold. Right and Duty, or Citizen and Soldier; Switzerland Prepared and at Peace, a Model for the United States. Stechert, 1916, p. 225. $1. Excellent account of Swiss military system, which is advocated for American adoption, by a Swiss-American.

Marcosson, Isaac Frederick. Leonard Wood, Prophet of Preparedness. Lane, 1917, p. 92. $.75. Laudatory sketch of General Wood's career, reprinted from Everybody's Magazine, March, 1917.

Maxim, Hudson. Defenceless America. Hearst, 1915, p. xxiii, 318. $2. The inventor-author has compiled a miscellaneous mass of facts which he wields vigorously as arguments for preparedness; best on technical matters.

Roosevelt, Theodore. America and the World War. Scribner, 1915, p. xv, 277. $.75. Fear God and take Your Own Part. Doran, 1916, p. 414. $1.50. The Foes of Our Own Household. Doran, 1917, p. xii, 347. $1.50. Three volumes of collected addresses and articles of occasional character, presenting robust, often aggressive views, of duties of American citizenship and of United States in relation to the war. Wholesome arguments for preparedness are marred by statements of militaristic or chauvinistic sort and by criticisms of President Wilson and his policies which are not always just.

Upton, Emory. The Military Policy of the United States. Washington, Supt. of Docs., 1904; fourth impression, 1912, p. xxiii, 495. $.65. Thorough study of national military policy to close of 1862, which reveals weaknesses of policy in past. Incomplete work published after author's death, edited by J. P. Sanger. Basis on which practically all preparedness books are constructed.

Van Zile, Edward Sims. The Game of Empires, a

Warning to America; with Prefatory Note by Theodore Roosevelt. Moffat, 1915, p. 302. $1.25. After three hundred pages of flippant or cynical comment on war in general and this war in particular, writer turns suddenly to advocate preparedness. The one Rooseveltian page states real point of book with pith.

Wheeler, Howard Duryée. Are We Ready? With a Letter by Major General Leonard Wood. Boston, Houghton, 1915, p xvii, 227. $1.50. Fictitious account of attack on New York rendered vivid actual unpreparedness of United States. Compare the "movie" play, "The Battle Cry of Peace."

Wise, Jennings Cropper. Empire and Armament, the Evolution of American Imperialism and the Problem of National Defense. Putnam, 1915, p. xii, 353. $1.50. Former professor of political science and international law at Virginia Military Institute discusses American imperialism prior to Civil War, condemns more recent imperialism, and considers defense problems.

Wise, Jennings Cropper. The Call of the Republic. Dutton, 1917, p. x, 141. $1. A plea for universal military service, with some historical considerations.

Wood, Eric Fisher. The Writing on the Wall, the Nation on Trial. Century, 1916, p. ix, 208. $1. By author of Note-book of an Attaché, who was in Europe at outbreak of war; clear, intelligent, vigorous argument for preparedness.

**Wood, Leonard. The Military Obligation of Citizenship. Princeton, University Press, 1915, p. vii, 76. $.75. Our Military History, its Facts and Fallacies. Chicago, Reilly, 1916, p. 240. $1. Historical portions drawn from Upton and Huidekoper. General Wood has given best brief presentation of historical argument for preparedness in the second, and admirable appeal on duties of citizenship in national defense in the first.

55. UNITED STATES: GERMAN INTRIGUE. Alphaud, Gabriel. L'Action Allemande aux États-Unis, de la Mission Dernburg aux Incidents Dumba, 2 Août, 1914,-25 Septembre, 1915; Préface de M. Ernest Lavisse. Paris, Payot, 1915, p. xvi, 498. 5 francs. Les Etats-Unis contre l'Allemagne, du Rappel de Dumba à la Déclaration de Guerre, 25 Septembre, 1915-4 Avril, 1917. Paris, Payot, 1917, p. 343. 5 francs. These works have unfortunately not been translated. They cover whole field of German intrigue in America and relations between United States and Germany, with abundant documents, and form best account yet available. By correspondent of the Matin.

Jones, John Price. America Entangled (Title, English edition: The German Spy in America). Laut, 1917, p. xii, 224. $.50. Account of German spy system in America by member of staff of New York Sun. Careful array of evidence, generally dispassionate style.

Skaggs, William Henry. The German Conspiracies in America, from an American Point of View, by an American, with an Introduction by Theodore Andrea Cook. London, Unwin, 1915, p. xxviii, 332. 5s. Deals with first year of war, discussing immigation, propaganda, espionage, malicious interference in commercial and industrial affairs, diplomatic activity, etc. Strongly anti-German compilation.

Wile, Frederic William. The German-American Plot, the Record of a Great Failure, the Campaign to Capture the Sympathy and Support of the United States. London, Pearson, 1915, p. 123. 1s. Strongly anti-German English Damphlet.

States into it, forming a record, by current comment, of a reaction to the war which was common to a considerable section of the American people.

Okie, Howard Pitcher. America and the German Peril. London, Heinemann, 1915, p. 198. 2s. 6d. Collection of articles of which only last relates directly to United States.

**Rogers, Lindsay. America's Case Against Germany. Dutton, 1917, p. xiv, 264. $1.50. Good, narrative account of the submarine controversy in clear popular form to assure the general public that the case of the United States in international law, as well as in ethics, is sound.

**Scott, James Brown. A Survey of International Relations between the United States and Germany, August 1, 1914-April 6, 1917. Based on Official Documents. Oxford Press, 1917, p. cxiv, 390. Introduction includes quotations showing German theories of the state, of international policy, and of international law, and other material. Comprehensive and thorough account by eminent American authority on international law. Supplementary volumes are announced to contain the diplomatic correspondence between United States and Germany for the period, and the Messages, Addresses and Papers of President Wilson on Foreign Policy.

Sixty American Opinions on the War. London, Unwin, 1915, p. 165. ls. Collection of expressions of war views by sixty leading Americans.

Thayer, William Roscoe.

Germany vs. Civilization, Notes on the Atrocious War. Boston, Houghton, 1916, p. vi, 238. $1. Condemnation of German ideals and policies, based on wide knowledge of German history and thought; written with crusading zeal against Germany, with climax in chapter on the Plot to Germanize America.

Van Dyke, Henry. Fighting for Peace. Scribner, 1917, p. 247. $1.25. Personal observations and views on the war based on service as minister at The Hague.

58. UNITED STATES: PARTICIPANT IN THE WAR. Beith, John Hay (peud. Ian Hay). Getting Together (p. 91). The Oppressed English. Garden City, Doubleday, 1917, each $.50. Two pamphlets to explain England and its problems to Americans and to promote sympathy between the two nations.

*Bullard, Arthur. Mobilizing America. Macmillan, 1917, p. 129. $.50. Published at the moment of the entry of the United States into the war "to show how the experience of other democracies can teach us the way to do it (fight) efficiently." Based on observations in England and France during the war, and endorsed by other competent observers. Has chapters on mobilizing public opinion, men, and industry, and sets forth a program.

Halsey, Francis Whiting, editor. Balfour, Viviani, and Joffre, their Speeches and other Public Utterances in America. Funk, 1917, p. v, 369. $1.50. Also contains some narrative material.

*Harris H. Wilson. President Wilson, his Problems and his Policy from an English Point of View. New York, Stokes, 1917, p. 278. $1.75. Good, dispassionate account of the President's earlier life and of his first administration, written with unusual understanding of American affairs.

Herron, George Davis. Woodrow Wilson and the World's Peace. Kennerley, 1917, p. viii, 173. $1.25. Six articles

addressed to European readers in support of President Wilson's policy and against a premature peace, during early months of 1917.

Marcosson, Isaac Frederick. The War after the War. Lane, 1917, p. 272. $1.25. Exposes American unpreparedness for the trade rivalry that will follow the war and urges financial and commercial reorganization to meet the test. Includes character sketches of Lloyd George and W. M. Hughes, premier of Australia.

O'Brien, Charles. Food Preparedness for the United States. Boston, Little, 1917, p. xi, 118. $.60. Based on first-hand study of German methods in autumn of 1916, but with some account of the procedure of other countries.

Powell, E. Alexander. Brothers in Arms. Boston, Houghton, 1917, p. 62. $.50. Published by an American correspondent, at time of visit of Joffre-Viviani mission, to impart to Americans his admiration for the French soldier.

Robinson, Edgar E., and West, Victor J. The Foreign Policy of Woodrow Wilson, 1913-1917. Macmillan, 1917, p. 428. $1.75. An introductory essay of 150 pages on the development of policy to entrance into the war, with chronological table and 230 pages of extracts from addresses and state papers.

Wilson, Woodrow. Why We Are at War. Harper, 1917. $.50. Collection of addresses connected with declaration of war by United States.

Wilson, Woodrow. President Wilson's Great Speeches and Other History Making Documents. Chicago, Stanton, 1917. $1. Collection similar to preceding.

59. LATIN AMERICA: PAN-AMERICANISM. Macdonald, James Alexander. The North American Idea. Revell, 1917, p. 240. $1.25. Author is editor of Toronto Globe Historical considerations and political analysis outweighed by idealistic views.

Pérez Triana, S. Some Aspects of the War. London, Unwin, 1915, p. 225. 3s. 6d. By Colombian jurist, formerly member of Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague; discusses war issues and some points in which Pan-American interests were involved.

Root, Elihu. Latin America and the United States. Cambridge, Harvard University Press, 1917, p. xvi, 302. $2.50. A volume of his collected speeches edited by Robert Bacon and James Brown Scott. Contains speeches during his South American tour in 1906 and, of more importance, his addresses delivered in the United States on LatinAmerican questions.

Usher, Roland Greene. Pan-Americanism, a Forecast of the Inevitable Clash between the United States and

Europe's Victor. Century, 1915, p. xix, 466. $2. The Challenge of the Future, a Study in American Foreign Policy. Boston, Houghton, 1916, p. xxi, 350. $1.75. Discussions of American problems in light of the war by brilliant American historical scholar, who deserts field of history and method of scholarship for field and method of prophecy. Reveal assurance and conviction rather than soundness of judgment.

60. THE WAR ON THE SEA.

Dixon, William MacNeile. The British Navy at War. Boston, Houghton, 1917, p. 93. $.75. Brief account by a Glasgow professor for propaganda use.

Kipling, Rudyard. Sea Warfare. Garden City, N. Y., Doubleday, 1917, p. 222. $1.25. Reprints The Fringes of the Fleet, Tales of the Trade, and Destroyers at Jutland,