17 FEBRUARY 1950, Page 15

Spectator Competition No. 7

Set by Dr. C. K. Allen, K.C.

Excluding the Bible, state, with your reasons, in not more than 200 words, which three books you consider have, since the invention of printing, most influenced the thought and conduct of Western man.

Entries must be addressed to the Spectator, 99 Gower Street, London, W.C. 1, in envelopes marked " Competition," and must be received not later than February 24th. Results will be published in the Spectator of March 3rd.