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King Pym

-John Pym. By S. Reed Brett. (Murray. 103. 61) FOR three years, from the autumn of 1640 until the end of 1643, John Pym was without question the most important man in England.......

Mr. Pritt's Omissions Must The War Spread ? By D.

N. Pritt, K.C., M.P. (Penguin Books, Ltd.) MR. Piurr's thesis is that " powerful influences among the ruling group in this country and elsewhere " are trying to create a front......

Professor Haldane At Large

Keeping Cool. By J. B. S. Haldane. (Chatto and Windus. 7s. 6d.) ONE of the difficulties of growing middle-aged is to keep the palate fresh for experience. Herein lies the value......