Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War : Kessinger Publishing : 9781417901937 : 1417901934 : 01 Apr 2005 : Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War is a collection of humorous essays written by Finley Peter Dunne, originally published in 1898. The book is a satire on American politics and society during the late 19th century. The essays are written in the voice of Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender in Chicago who comments on current events and politics in a humorous and sarcastic manner. The book is divided into two parts: ""In Peace"" and ""In War"". In the first part, Mr. Dooley discusses various topics such as the Spanish-American War, immigration, and the role of the media in shaping public opinion. He also comments on the social and economic issues of the time, including labor strikes and the growing divide between the rich and the poor. In the second part, Mr. Dooley reflects on the impact of the war on American society and the world. He discusses the role of the United States in global affai