Herbert Perris

George Herbert Perris (1866–1920) was the originator of the Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, a series of popular non-fiction books from the first half of the twentieth century that ran to over 200 volumes.

Selected publications Blood and Gold in South Africa: An Answer to Dr. Conan Doyle: Being an examination of his account of the "Causes and Conduct" of the South-African War, International Arbitration Association, London, 1902. The Protectionist Peril: An Examination of Mr. Chamberlain's Proposals, Methuen, London, 1903. Russia in Revolution, Chapman & Hall, London, 1905. Germany and the German Emperor, Andrew Melrose, London, 1912. The War Traders: An Exposure, National Peace Council, London, 1914. The campaign of 1914 in France and Belgium, Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1915. A Short History of War and Peace The Battle of the Marne, Methuen, London, 1920. The Industrial History of Modern England, London, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., 1920.