29 MAY 1976, Page 28

IVERACH McDONALD A Man of theTimes

'This book is his personal view of the last 40 years of world affairs, centred on The Times but not confined to it, and a good story it is for those with a taste of history and power'.

— Nicholas Bethel!, The Times 'Sheds an entirely fresh light on a whole series of events ... a valuable contribution to modern history'.

— Fitzroy Maclean, Sunday Times 'This is a book both to be read for pleasure and to go on the shelves of anyone interested in understanding his own time'.

— Edward Crankshaw, Observer 'The record of a distinguished professional life that few journalists could surpass in attainment or reputation .. . one of the really important correspondents of his generation has written a most engaging and informative book'. — George Hutchinson, Spectator

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