By A. W. Savary. Xv+142p. 1913. 

The document discusses the complexities of historical events during wartime, particularly the deportation of Acadians, which some historians justify as a necessary war measure despite its moral implications. It highlights the belief among British officials that such actions were essential for military success and stability in the region, while also critiquing the tendency of Anglo-Canadian writers to overlook the harsh realities of these measures. The text emphasizes the difficulty in forming moderate opinions on these historical actions due to the potential for distortion of facts.