The fourth revised edition of Mr. Simon Sterne's "Constitutional History and Political Development of the United States" is a neat little volume which has just been published by G. P. Putnam's, Sons, New York. The book is distinctly meant for non-professional readers, and has the advantage of containing in concise form the history of the principal political events down to the present date. Mr. Sterne treats of the legislative, executive, and judicial departments, and then proceeds to discuss current questions and events, showing the changes which have been made in the course of development of the political situation of our country. In the appendix may be found the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution with the later amendments, the whole volume making a convenient reference book besides being good reading.