“This is a useful compilation but not altogether a mature treatment of the subject. The garnering has been conscientiously done, and the presentation is full, informing, and lucid.” H. L. Gray
+ − Am Hist R 25:550 Ap ’20 400w
Reviewed by E. H. Sutherland
+ Am J Soc 26:370 N ’20 150w Ath p353 Mr 12 ’20 100w
“We cannot help feeling that Professor Hammond could have added a great deal to the value of his book without unduly enlarging its bulk if he had relied less complacently on the material which he found ready to his hand. His work gives no indication of far-reaching research or first-hand acquaintance with British conditions. Yet it has considerable merit. It is clear and easy in style and remarkably unbiased.” G. S.
+ − Ath p442 Ap 2 ’20 500w
“An interesting preliminary survey written in an uncritical historical way.”
+ Booklist 16:262 My ’20
Reviewed by C. C. Plehn
+ Nation 111:379 O 6 ’20 190w