19 FEBRUARY 1898, Page 23

Outlines of Military Law. By Lieut.-Colonel E. Gunter. (Clowes and

Sons. 7s. 6d.)—This is too technical a subject for us to treat in detail. Colonel Gunter's book is, of course, founded on the official "Manual of Military Law." But the Manual im- peratively demands an expert guide when an inquirer seeks to make acquaintance with it. This is the function which the author of these "Outlines," who is acquainted, both practicalla and theoretically, with the subject, seeks to perform. Our author studies brevity to good purpose. Nothing could be more terse and pointed than his summaries. And he carefully brings his information down to the latest date. Any young officer whc wants to make himself thoroughly well acquainted with his duties will find his study of this volume well repaid.