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History In The Welfare State

GEOFFREY BARRACLOUGH The Nature of History Arthur Marwick (Macmillan 50s) Not so long ago it was usual for historians, particularly English historians, to assert with pride that......

Arts Swan Upon Waving Water

HILARY SPURLING It is a fine week which brings us Farquhar's The Beaux' Stratagem at the National Theatre in a production which matches, as precious little has done recently,......

Shorter Notice

City Fathers: The Early History of Town Planning in Britain Colin and Rose Bell (Barrie and Rocldiff/The Cresset Press 70s). This is an attempt to provide an introductory survey......