This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Kate Stephens' masterful storytelling and keen insights make this book a must-read for anyone seeking a compelling and enlightening read.

At the same time, Stephens compiled this work in 1920, at a time when many Americans were experiencing a sense of betrayal from learning of the immense profits made by the 'Arms Merchants' from the First World War.