'Peacemakers—Blessed and Otherwise' is a collection of observations, rejections, and irritations by Ida M. Tarbell about the Conference on the Limitation of Armament. Tarbell gives an honest appraisal of the conference and its limitations, as well as the optimism and skepticism surrounding it. She delves into the problems and causes of armaments and disarmament, and the challenges that the conference faced in addressing them. She also highlights the need for honesty, cooperation, and a belief in the negotiators' best intentions to achieve peace. 'Peacemakers—Blessed and Otherwise' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of international relations and the quest for peace.