This book establishes beyond any shadow of doubt the importance of chemical warfare in the recent war and its supreme significance for the future. It shows, in addition, the intimate connection between the new war method and chemical, scientific, and industrial development. What chemical steps must be taken for national safety in an armed or disarmed world? What international disarmament measures can be taken in this field? It proves beyond refutation that if the second question remains unanswered all other disarmament measures are farcical. These general questions, although of enormous importance, were, however, all introduced by the menace and critical war activities of the German organic chemical or dye combine. This menace still exists, and can only be removed by a redistribution of the organic chemical forces of the world. A History of English Furniture PERCY MACQUOID, R.I. With plates in colour after Shirley Slocombe, and numerous illustrations selected and arranged by the author; in four volumes: I.--THE AGE OF OAK II.--THE AGE OF WALNUT III.--THE AGE OF MAHOGANY IV.--THE AGE OF SATINWOOD £21 net per set, or £5 5s. net per volume. Size, 15 in. 11 in.; bound in red buckram, gilt. _With a new index._ The subject has been divided into four periods, the first dating from 1500 to 1660, comprising furniture that can be attributed to the Renaissance, and its evolution from the Gothic. The second from 1660 to 1720, when the change is varied by the Restoration and Dutch influence, followed by a distinctly assertive English spirit. The third period covers the introduction from France of fresh ideas in design, clearly marking another change, lasting from 1720 to 1770. The fourth, 1770-1820, which was inspired by an affectation for all things classical. While the book only purports to deal with English furniture, it is obvious that reference is freely made to foreign styles in order to keep the matter in perspective. _Illustrated Prospectus will be sent on application._