An optimistic message of good will to all men, basing its cheer upon the supposition that in the great economy of the universe nothing is lost. Mr. Patterson discusses, in part 1, the “natural,” the “rational,” the “psychic,” and the “spiritual” man. In part II, he considers the Son of man “as man,” “as idealist,” “as teacher,” and “as healer,” in the last division giving the philosophy and therapy of mental healing.
“It may be said to represent his ripest thought and to epitomize in a remarkably clear and comprehensible manner the philosophy, ethics and therapy contained in his preceding books.”
| + + | Arena. 34: 108. Jl. ‘05. 1320w. |
Paul, Herbert Woodfield. History of modern England. 5v. ea. [**]$2.50. Macmillan.
This is a political history of England and its relations with the rest of the world, beginning with the last Whig government of 1846. Volumes 1 and 2 bring the story down to the death of Lord Palmerston, Oct. 18, 1865. Volume 3 deals with the eleven years following, covering important administrations of Gladstone and Disraeli, and closing on the eve of the crisis in the East, 1876.
| + + | Acad. 68: 463. Ap. 29, ‘05. 1240w. (Review of Vol. III.) |
“It is clear, vigorous, and direct. Its movement is rapid, its interest seldom lags. It is preëminently readable, and, as a natural corollary, highly entertaining. His opinions and especially his estimates of character are often improbable, not infrequently absurd. This, as has been said, will probably remain the most serious criticism of a book in most other ways excellent. Such work as that of Mr. Paul may not be judged by the standards of final and definitive statement.” Wilbur C. Abbott.
| + + — | Am. Hist. R. 10: 430. Ja. ‘05. 1810w. (Review of v. 1 and 2.) |
“On the whole, matters become of importance to the author when they rise above the political horizon, and too often not till then. Mr. Paul’s vigor seems unimpaired thus far ... his courage seems tempered somewhat more by discretion, and his politics diluted with somewhat more of those matters which find little place in Parliamentary debate or Times editorial.” Wilbur C. Abbott.
| + + — | Am. Hist. R. 11: 161. O. ‘05. 860w. (Review of v. 3.) |