AUTHOR OF "AMERICAN SOCIALISM OF THE PRESENT DAY" AND NEW YORK EDITOR'S NOTE In the present volume Dr. Hughan has traced the gradual development of international government from classical times down to the present, identified the factors which permitted and retarded this development, and presented a systematic analysis of the forces which enter into the problem of effective international organization to-day. The difficulties of coping with this problem are frankly faced, and some of the directions along which its solution might be sought are indicated. Dr. Hughan's treatment forms an admirable introduction to the subject, and should prove an invaluable guide to all those who are interested in undertaking a systematic study of this group of problems. S. E. PREFACE In view of American discussion of the League of Nations, beginning with President Wilson's labors in setting up its machinery and the persistent effort which is still being made to induce this country to enter the League, it is both timely and pertinent to consider the historical aspect of the question. The present study of international government is not a plea for or against the present League of Nations per se, but is, as its name implies, an analysis of the efforts at government between and among nations since the dawn of civilization. Its pages endeavor to trace international government from primitive to modern society, bringing out its connection with the present world movements of nationalism, imperialism, and internationalism. It shows, for example, how the Papacy during the Middle Ages approached a form of international government and how modern history has brought a gradual development along the legislative, executive and judicial lines. The historical portions are followed by an analysis of the constitution and achievements of the actual League, and, last of all, by a consideration of its specific problems in the light of economics, biology and social psychology. Grateful acknowledgments are extended to Dr. Charles H. Levermore and Dr. Harry W. Laidler for |