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Focuses on the war against rum in Bohemia, Czech Republic. Assertion that the war ended by a peace of violence and extermination; Engagement of enemy in atrocities; Objectives of the war.

Describes the characteristics of Americans from boyhood to manhood. Claim that the American boy has his own dreams and ideals, and own canons of conduct; Dream of the true American boy to be a hero; Definition of the rights of mutual support the boys possessed; Description of the boys' codes of conduct; Auditory expression found by the boy culture in the Fourth of July and the brass band; Explanation of the characteristics and accomplishments of Americans in terms of war psychology.

Relates the encounter of soldiers at an encampment, while their regiment was awaiting orders after their ceasefire. Mood of the soldiers during the gathering of the company before dinner; Evidence of unrest among the soldiers; Discipline of the men before they go out of control.

Focuses on the philosophy of peacemaker Norman Angell. Teaching that no nation can gain from a war under existing conditions; Regard for the annexation of adjacent territory as one of the most solid gains from military adventure; Angell;' view that a war is disastrous to both victor and vanquished, owing to the interlacing of financial relations; Current events that prove the value of colonies as a military resource; Basis of the superiority in the arts of peace and the benefits of war according to Angell; Need for a revolution of ideas and a readjustment of the values governing international policy in order to make progress in the direction of world peace.

Comments on the importance of participation in war. Denouncement of war; Enlistment in military organization; Call for trained abilities in young men.

Comments on the definition of the principle of prioirty in time of war and in time of peace in the United States. View by the author that the food supply of the industrial population and the army has a claim to priority; Application of the priority principle to transportation and production; Preservation of the institution of profit which appears to be a vital component of the traditional economic system; Redistribution of productive power so as to give priority to the more pressing needs.

Focuses on the need for world peace. Discussion of whether or not peace shall be concluded between German political parties, each of whom is quite capable of renewing the conflict if the terms proposed offend its pride or prejudice its interest; Non-inclination of the Soviet Union and Japan to renew the struggle over Manchuria; Status of the Prussians in times of war.