Originally published in 1913, this book contains a series of essays by John Howard Whitehouse on a variety of social and political issues.
1. Bulgaria and Servia in war: the revelation of nationality; 2. Britain and Germany; 3. Foreign policy; 4. Canon Barnett: an appreciation; 5. A new social experiment; 6. At Brantwood on Ruskin's eightieth birthday; 7. Ruskin and Scott; 8. The hand of the spoiler.