Chapter LXXI: Part 1: of this volume is a reprint of the open letter by M. Émile (5)

“His book remains a turning point in constructive social theory.” C.
D. Burns

+ =Int J Ethics= 27:384 Ap ‘17 1300w

“In no other war book or peace book known to the present reviewer is
there to be found so thoroughgoing an investigation of ‘the various
influences, social and political,’ which explain why men fight.”

+ =Nation= 104:367 Mr 29 ‘17 1500w

“To read ‘Why men fight’ with any sympathy is to be entranced by the
honesty, the concentration, the intelligence, the equilibrium of its
author. ... While many of his criticisms are unsparing, none of them
is devious or poisoned. The principles of democracy and liberty are
frankly and utterly his principles. ... He understands perfectly well
that the enemy has to be fought, as the fighting insect has to be
crushed. ... Many passages in ‘Why men fight’ indicate that Mr Russell
is neither omniscient nor entirely consistent. He seems to dispose of
incompatibilities easily, and yet to demand radical changes.” F. H.

+ =New Repub= 10:24 F 3 ‘17 2300w

“A much more solid piece of work than his previous book on ‘Justice in
war time.’ Here he has his feet partly on the ground, and is seemingly
much more inclined to examine the economic foundations of society.” J.
W.

+ =N Y Call= p14 F 25 ‘17 1050w

“Much of his thinking is of a very radical complexion, although it is
individual in its radicalism and is not to be labeled with any
existing brand of reform.”

=N Y Times= 22:46 F 11 ‘17 500w

“Bertrand Russell is perhaps the greatest of England’s living
thinkers. ... It is just because the impulse to fight which swept this
country off its feet when the Maine was blown up, so easily becomes
uncontrollable that this calm, clear voice from the midst of the
conflict bears a particularly timely message for the United States.”
Robert Lynd

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“Although Mr Bertrand Russell lives in a political solitude as
lonesome as that of Coleridge’s ‘Ancient mariner,’ he is manifestly
able, to a limited extent, to combine with other groups on the
vivifying basis of a number of common hatreds. ... Mr Bertrand Russell
has written a thoroughly mischievous book, and it is all the more
mischievous because, being a cultivated man, he has at his service a
felicitous literary style which may possess some attractions for the
unwary minds of prejudiced partisans and loose thinkers.” [Earl of]
Cromer

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“Much that Mr Russell says in criticizing the social order will be
accepted as true by the philosophical thinker, who will, however, see
that Mr Russell has failed to do any constructive reasoning that might
lead to improvement. ... Mr Russell’s book is written with his
wellknown brilliancy and force, but one fears that few persons will be
able to read it through with patience. Mr Russell is too individual to
agree at all points with the ‘philosophical anarchists,’ but his
reasoning runs in that direction.”

– + =Springf’d Republican= p6 Ja 25 ‘17 500w

“To have said these things now, to have given fearless and eloquent
utterance to ideas vaguely formulated and uncoordinated in other
minds, has given to Bertrand Russell an intellectual leadership which
will win him crowns both of laurel and of thorn.” Bruno Lasker

+ =Survey= 38:45 Ap 14 ‘17 1100w

=The Times [London] Lit Sup= p552 N 16 ‘16 80w

“In the chapter on war is matter for the meditation of the pacifist as
well as the boisterous patriot. ... It is not a convincing book. The
author has too many grievances with the social world as it is to be
fair to it or wise, but it is a book to stir and stimulate and promote
that ‘creative impulse’ which it extols.”

– + =The Times [London] Lit Sup= p566 N 30 ‘16 650w

=RUSSELL, GEORGE WILLIAM (A. E., pseud.).= National being: some thoughts on an Irish polity. *$1.35 Macmillan 342 (Eng ed 16-22450)

“‘A. E.,’ the author of ‘The national being’ believes that Ireland
must be free to work out a destiny for herself among the nations of
the earth. He believes that it is possible for her to solve the
problem, too, not necessarily by fire and sword—for small nations are
seldom wise in taking up the sword—but by the more patient and
effective method of making Ireland economically free. When that is
accomplished, the political freedom will follow naturally and will
mean more than the creation of a new Parliament of stupidity to
replace the present body which rules Ireland. ... ‘A. E.’s’ plan for a
commercially liberated Ireland begins with a scheme for co-operative
production instead of the multifarious and futile competition that
exists at present.”—Springf’d Republican

“Beautifully written and inspiring, even if he is somewhat inclined to
idealize the situation.”

+ =A L A Bkl= 13:246 Mr ‘17

“His ‘imaginative meditation on the state of Ireland’ is, indeed,
addressed to youth. It breathes a note of confidence, of hope
triumphant and undismayed, of spiritual adventure and high courage
that only the ears of youth can catch. A. E.’s message is not to the
politicians of to-day, but to the future nation-builders of Ireland.”

+ =Ath= p524 N ‘16 950w

“A suggestive and splendid vision of industrial energy and justice and
a plan of universal service for the state.”

+ =Ind= 90:469 Je 9 ‘17 40w

“It is in truth a considered summation and codification, at times
attaining to a noble eloquence, of the author’s social and political
philosophy. ... The writer of this stimulating book has deserved well
of his native land. ‘The national being’ is sure, even in the present,
to realize the author’s modest hope that it may ‘provoke thought on
fundamentals.’”

+ =Nation= 104:163 F 8 ‘17 700w

“We have had in the last two years half a hundred volumes on political
organization. Of a certainty we have had few so penetrating or so
wise.” H. J. L.

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=N Y Br Lib News= 4:8 Ja ‘17

“An outline of the author’s conception of a coöperative commonwealth
in Ireland, and a summary of his social and political philosophy. His
message implies the establishment of a communal control in agriculture
and industry, with an aristocracy of intellect dominating politics and
government.”

=Pittsburgh= 22:527 Je ‘17 43w

“We confess to leaving: ‘A. E.’s’ imaginative meditation about the
character and future of the state of Ireland with more admiration for
the beauty of the language in which it is set forth than for the
practicability of its suggestions.”

=Spec= 117:446 O 14 ‘16 1050w

+ =Springf’d Republican= p8 Mr 8 ‘17 650w

“National safety can lie only in national harmony. By stressing and
reiterating again and again this point, the author is driving home a
lesson which may well be heeded also in other lands.” Bruno Lasker

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“There is a class of writers, practical men, whose thought has grown
out of experience, who are not only clear expounders but also leaders.
Of these the Irish poet, painter, economist, and apostle of
cooperation, known as ‘A. E.’ is one. ... He has written a simple,
practical, wise, and cheering book. It stands out among the
innumerable social books that stream from the presses like a gentle
giant among a crowd of clamouring pygmies.”

+ =The Times [London] Lit Sup= p459 S 28 ‘16 1000w

“The discussion of rural, agricultural, and labor problems have
special reference to conditions in Ireland, but they are applicable in
considerable degree to any country. It would be a pity if any serious
student of these problems should be deprived of this remarkably
stimulating and original work, which is notable for its literary
quality.”

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=RUSSELL, GEORGE WILLIAM (A. E., pseud.), and others.= Irish home-rule convention. *50c (2c) Macmillan 941.5 17-24526

This book discusses the questions before the Irish convention now
sitting in Cork. John Quinn first states his position regarding the
European war, then considers the Sinn Fein and the Dublin
insurrection, setting forth the English, American and Irish opinions
of the insurrection and concluding with two short chapters on G. W.
Russell and Sir Horace Plunkett. These seven chapters (ninety-four
pages) are called on the title page (but not in the table of contents)
“An American opinion.” Following Mr Quinn’s chapters, we have
“Thoughts for a convention” (sixty-six pages), by George W. Russell
(“A.E.”), who has here “put into shape for publication ideas and
suggestions for an Irish settlement which had been discussed among a
group whose members represented all extremes in Irish opinion. ... For
the spirit, method of presentation and general arguments used, he
alone is responsible.” (Note) Mr Russell does not believe in ‘dual
government of Ireland by two houses of Parliament,’ but believes in a
selfgoverning Ireland, in which Ulster should consent to play her
part. The last part of the book consists of Sir Horace Plunkett’s
“Defence of the convention” (twenty-three pages) delivered at Dundalk,
June 25, 1917.

“John Quinn’s attitude is one of optimism throughout and his
presentation of the facts involved is both clarifying and weighty in
significance. ... The fundamentals suggested by Mr Russell cover all
phases of Irish misunderstanding, and if they could be carried out
would work wonders in that much-perplexed country.” H. S. Gorman

+ =Bookm= 46:331 N ‘17 1700w

“Every lover of Ireland will rejoice that brains so keen and spirits
so well disposed and conciliatory are at work on the most difficult
problem of the future constitution of the Irish nation.”

+ =Ind= 92:260 N 3 ‘17 90w

“Three intelligent, illuminating, and hopeful views of the Irish
question as it stands today.”

+ =N Y Times= 22:544 D 9 ‘17 90w

“Mr George Russell and Sir Horace Plunkett have provided Irishmen with
an opportunity to meet and work together on a plane above the region
of official animosities. They have done in the economic life what the
creators of the Irish literature have done in the sphere of art-given
a common ground to distracted men. And because they have always been
aware of the national scope of their work they are peculiarly fitted
at this time to address their countrymen on behalf of national unity.
The great hope for the future which waits upon the performance of the
Home rule convention is that Ireland may have been informed and guided
by the spirit which shines out in these appeals.” C: A. Bennett

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=RUSSELL, GEORGE WILLIAM ERSKINE.= Arthur Henry Stanton: a memoir. il *$3.50 Longmans A17-1384

Father Stanton began his ministry more than half a century ago in St
Albans, Holborn. “He was opposed to what is referred to as the
Establishment, and in early manhood became a member of the Liberation
society. The alliance between church and state was hateful to him. He
devoted himself to the poor and outcast, and his methods showed a
complete disregard of the scientific treatment demanded by social
workers.” (The Times [London] Lit Sup) He was not a scholar and never
attained either worldly or ecclesiastical dignities, “yet he gained a
reputation and wielded an influence such as can only be compared with
that of the leaders of the early days of the Tractarian movement,
Newman, Froude, Keble, and Pusey. For over fifty years he occupied a
unique place in the English church, and this was due solely to the
fact that he was himself. ... He figured prominently and as something
of a firebrand in the bitterest and most acrimonious ritual disputes
of the nineteenth century.” (Sat R) A man of narrow views,
quick-tempered and combative, yet a broad humanity and tolerance
governed his intercourse with his fellowmen.

“Has special interest because of the insight it affords into the
history of the High Church movement in England since 1862.”

+ =Cath World= 106:260 N ‘17 270w

“If the Right Hon. G. W. E. Russell wrote his memoir for those who are
personally familiar with Father Stanton’s ministry at St Albans,
Holborn, or are otherwise deeply concerned in that union of Catholic
sacramentalism and radical socialism which Father Stanton so fervidly
represented, then the book is none too long; but for the ordinary
reader, even for one who can find interest in a pretty strong dose of
English ecclesiasticism, there is certainly three times too much of
it.”

+ — =Nation= 105:152 Ag 9 ‘17 200w

“We have nothing but admiration for the way in which Mr Russell has
compiled the biography. Who combines so curiously well as he the
refinements and fastidiousness of the man of letters and the man of
the world with the things that spiritually matter?... Wherever
possible Mr Russell allows Father Stanton to speak for himself, and
the copious extracts from letters, speeches, and sermons have been
well selected to present a complete picture of the man.”

* + =Sat R= 123:480 My 26 ‘17 1100w

“A volume of engrossing interest, and a worthy memorial of a true
servant of Christ and humanity.”

* + =Spec= 118:591 My 26 ‘17 2100w

“Mr Russell’s narrative is a plain and restrained statement, offering
just what is necessary to set each period of Stanton’s life in its
proper perspective, and the book gains in force through this absence
of discursiveness and laudation.”

* + =The Times [London] Lit Sup= p234 My 17 ‘17 1050w

=RUSSELL, GEORGE WILLIAM ERSKINE.= Politics and personalities, with other essays. *$2.25 Scribner 17-25966

“In his latest volume, Mr Russell’s range of subjects extends from
Gladstone to ghosts, from casuistry to chivalry and from thrift to
tyrannicide. ... Especially does Mr Russell find the nineteenth
century prolific in demagogues. ... In his list of demagogues Mr
Russell includes Henry Brougham, Sir Francis Burdett, Lord Randolph
Churchill and Joseph Chamberlain, the last two being ‘the most
consummate demagogues whom England has ever produced.’ And with such
famous men in his list, he is certain that Lloyd-George will not be
offended when he finds himself included in their company.”—Boston
Transcript

=A L A Bkl= 14:158 F ‘18

“Not all, however, seem to us worth reproducing; and the best can be
described in Oliver Wendell Holmes’s phrase about his own later essays
as the wine squeezed out of the press after the first juice that runs
of itself from the fruit.”

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=Boston Transcript= p9 O 17 ‘17 670w

=Cleveland= p8 Ja ‘18 50w

“The book itself is thoroughly engaging. It is one of those
comfortable books which one can take up at odd moments with the
assurance that they will prove good moments—a book genial without loss
of seriousness, thoughtful without being profound, and (grateful
virtue) contemporary without being harrowing.”

+ =Dial= 63:644 D 20 ‘17 400w

“Mr G. W. E. Russell’s new book of essays is exceedingly good reading.
Whether he writes of politics or persons, he is never dull; and
whether he provokes us to argument, agreement, or only to a smile, he
is excellent company.”

+ =Spec= 119:sup625 D 1 ‘17 1400w

“Like most of Mr Russell’s books, this new volume is rich in political
principle and memory, in details about leading men of immediate past
and in constitutional knowledge.”

+ =The Times [London] Lit Sup= p524 N 1 ‘17 960w

=RUSSELL, WALTER MARVIN.= Operation of gas works. il *$2 McGraw 665.7 17-5554

“Mr Russell’s book ... deals with management and operation primarily
and with apparatus and construction secondarily. ... First are
presented organization and general management, both of plant and men.
Then comes chemical control of product. One chapter is devoted to
problems peculiar to coal-gas plants, another to water-gas production.