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Patriotism

The Making of France is an analysis of ideas rather than a history of events, describing not, as the title suggests, the wars, treaties, mar- riages and political assassinations......

Cricket Commentaries

Professional Captain. By H. E. Dollery. (Stanley Paul. 12s. 6d.) CRICKET books by professional (or amateur) players are usually thoroughly bad, but it is difficult for......

A Woman Of Many Interests

Lady Charlotte Schreiber (formerly Lady Charlotte Guest) : Extracts from her Journal, 1853-1891. Edited by the Earl of Bessborough. (John Murray. 21s.) Tins is a sequel to The......