James M. (James Montgomery) Beck

James M. (James Montgomery) Beck
James Montgomery Beck (1861–1936) was an American lawyer, politician, and author. He served as the U.S. Solicitor General from 1921 to 1925 under Presidents Harding and Coolidge. As a writer, Beck was known for his works on constitutional law and government, including "The Constitution of the United States" and "Our Wonderland of Bureaucracy." His legal career and writings were influential in shaping public discourse on American law and governance during the early 20th century.

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Mr. Beck, who is one of the leaders of the New York Bar, is the author of the most widely read article written since the war began, entitled: "The Dual Alliance v. The Triple Entente," which was subsequently expanded into a book, called "The Evidence in the Case," pronounced by a distinguished publicist to be "the classic of the war." After its publication in The New York Times... more...

INTRODUCTION BY THE HON. JOSEPH H. CHOATE, FORMER AMERICANAMBASSADOR TO GREAT BRITAIN For five months now all people who read at all have been reading about the horrible war that is devastating Europe and shedding the best blood of the people of five great nations. In fact, they have had no time to read anything else, and everything that is published about it is seized upon with great avidity. No... more...