Shorter notices
A Second Hand Life Charles Jackson (W. H. Allen 30s). Nineteen years since The Lost Weekend, Jackson's authoritative portrait of an alcoholic, but this routine study of a nymphomaniac has nothing in common with the earlier book.
Napoleon in Russia Alan Palmer (Deutsch 45s). Skilful use of little-known sources makes this account of 1812 particularly rewarding. Author brings out how the Russians saved themselves more by accident than by strategic skill.
The Japanese Miracle Men Ralph Hewins (Seeker and Warburg 70s). Tough, fast-moving study of the Nipponese tycoons who have been responsible for Japan's extraordinary economic growth in the last fifteen years, making the country the third largest industrial power in the World.
2000 Years of London: An Illustrated Survey
Michael Hanson (Newnes 90s). Careful 're- search makes this a particularly good suoiey of London's past from the Romans to the ilbw t..Post Office Tower. Should makean interesg Christmas present.
British India Michael Edwardes (Sidgwick and Jackson 70s). Memorable assessment of the Rai —the author explores not only the history but the entire social framework of the British Indian Empire.
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