BOOK NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 22, 27 January 1944, Page 7

BOOK NOTES

The War's Many Aspects.—Among recent "Fight For Freedom" publications is "Oppressed Minority," by Franz Koegler, which exposes the "Sudeten German" idea as a colossal fake which Hitler managed to put across a gullible world, Czechoslovakia, it is emphasised, was no invention of the Versailles peace-makers:' it was the old kingdom of Bohemia to which Jthe Germans had not the slightest claim.

Almost old history now, but none the less exciting when the veil is lifted j from what went on behind the scenes, jis "Birth of An Army," published by I Gollancz, which tells the full story of 1 the Tunisian, campaign. The author, A. B. Austin;- has already made his mark with "We Landed at Dawn" and "Fighter Command," and "Birth of An Army" will enhance his reputation as a vivid writer on the war's many phases. "War Factory" is a valuable survey, published by Gollancz, of Britain's industrial output, an^d delves into the factors underlying industrial unrest. The aim of "The Unity of Etfrdpe,"by Hilda Monte, and - published by Gollancz, is to give an outline of the economic and social problems of Europe under the various types of Government, which have hitherto prevailed. It is shown how, by a united effort, security of employment in the industrial countries can become the counterpart of security of markets and greater prosperity in the agrarian countries, while at the same time safeguards can be provided against any future bid for imperialism by Germany.

With a view of showing what the world is really up_ against in its fight against Nazi domination Hutchinson's have published a number of pamphlets under the general title of "Fight For Freedom." "Gollancz in German Wonderland" is a crushing reply to wishful thinking about the. possibility of the wolf becoming a lamb, and "German Industry on the Warpath" makes it quite clear how Germany has for many years been preparing for world domination.

What has been happening .in Greece is outlined by P. Rodinus in a booklet enttled "The Fight in Greece." His summary is illuminating and he is quite convinced that Greece will rise again to take her rightful place among the- nations of Europe. "The Health of Children in Occupied Europe" is an International Labour Office survey of a very big and difficult problem. It suggests measures which should be taken to deal with the needs of between 40 and 50 million young people who have had their normal lives entirely upset by the war.

Miscellaneous Publications.— -"The Resources and Influence of English Literature," published by the National Book Council, is the text of a lecture delivered by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. William Temple, in May, 1943. His lecture, full of practical wisdom, covers a wide field from limericks to Shakespeare. s "I Sit and I Think and I Wonder," by Sidney Dark, lately editor of "The Church Times," is a frank and illuminating confession of the author's political and religious convictions, and his reactions to the events and developments of the world during his life. His complete candour is sometimes almost startling. The book is published by Gollancz. . An interesting little travel book, illustrated with an excellent collection of photographs, is "Baltic Paradise," in which Henry Baerlein describes the little Danish island of Bornholm, where he spent a delightful holiday before the war. This is published by Fred-! crick Muller.