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Feudalism For All

The Feudal Kingdom of England, 1042-1216. By Frank Barlow. (Longmans, 25s.) FOR many years professional historians have been sniped at for their alleged failure to communicate......

Village Explainers

As Fine as Melanctha. By Gertrude Stein. (0.U.P., 40s.) Three Studies in 20th Century Obscurity. By Francis Russell. (Hand and Flower, 9s. 6d.) Three Studies in 20th Century......