| + | R. of Rs. 31: 127. Ja. ‘05. 220w. |
Meeker, Royal. History of shipping subsidies. [*]$1. Published for the American economic association by the Macmillan co.
Part one deals with shipping subsidies historically under the sub-divisions: Great Britain; France; Germany; Italy; Austro-Hungary; Japan; Other countries; and United States. Part two concerns the Theory of subsidies and is divided into: Theoretical arguments; Popular arguments for subsidy; Political arguments for subsidy; and Ethical considerations. There is also a bibliography and an index.
Meigs, William Montgomery. Life of Thomas H. Benton. [**]$2. Lippincott.
A life of a distinguished statesman of the middle period by one who has made a thoro study of his career. The biography contains accounts of the many historical events with which the great Missourian was connected, such as the admission of his state into the Union, and the election of Andrew Jackson to the presidency. His service as United States senator, his love of the Union, and his personal influence upon the Democrats of his state are dwelt upon.
“A readable account of the Missourian’s career.”
| + | Am. Hist. R. 10: 947. Jl. ‘05. 20w. |
“Meigs appeals to the student by a more judicial and critical attitude. There is hardly an overstatement or a serious error to be found.” W. H. Mace.
| + + | Am. Hist. R. 11: 176. O. ‘05. 650w. |
“This must be reckoned the most complete and authoritative biography of Benton.”