German imperialism -- Germany and Holland -- Germany's pair of Irelands -- The gospel according to William II -- A glance at political parties -- The outlook for responsible government -- Socialism, protection, and free trade -- National insurance -- Schools and education -- Religious instruction in German schools -- Mind and manners -- Protestantism in Germany -- Rome and Germany -- Some impressions of Berlin -- Notes on some movements --The Danish question -- A glance at the present chancellor -- Bagdad and the Persian Gulf -- North and south