Conquistadors and Aztecs in Early Mexican History
The piece surveys eye witness accounts of the conquest of Mexico, noting Cortes, Tapia, Aguilar and others. It discusses motives of conquest, Aztec empire structure, and preconquest sources, plus reviews of The Conquistadors, The Aztecs, and The African Past and their editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Cortes
Andres de Tapia
Francisco de Aguilar
Tenochtitlan
Agee
Quevalcoatl
Nevirn
Montezuma
Pedro de Alvarado
Diego Duran
Fray Diego
New Spain
Exico
Patricia de Fuentes
Cassell
London
Charles II and the Aztec Myth in Historical Insight
The article reviews Mrs Chapman and Duran's works on Charles II and Aztec relations, noting some inaccuracies due to Duran's non specialist perspective. It praises production quality and illustrations while acknowledging missteps. It also assesses The African Past, a sourcebook with 116 observations from African and non European observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Davidson
Sahara
Tactics in bright cricket and the legend of Benaud
A critical look at the idea of bright cricket led by Richie Benaud highlighting challenges to the legend from his slow bowling style. Ray Lindwall’s account of 1958 59 series warns against slow run tactics and boring Tests as detrimental to spectators and the game. The piece also covers Benaud's final captaincy and the book Rothmans Book of Test Matches. It notes the publishers' method of pairing writers and praises the work’s scoring data and photographs while suggesting improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benaud
N.S.W
Ray Lindwall
Australia
Brisbane
Lindwall
Alan Davidson
German Book of 1964 Questions of Identity
Swiss writer Max Frisch, aged 53, finds his fifth novel Mein Name sei Gantenbein published in 1964 a commercial success though readers may not finish. The work centers on identity, asking who the self is seen as by others and by the self, and whether a person is one or many manifestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guage
Duran
Lawa
Charles II
Charles Stuart
Enrietta Maria
St. James's Palace
Dorset
Prince Charles
Hyde
Newcastle
Lucy Walter
Duke of Monmouth
Duchesse de Chantillon
Henrietta Maria
Scotland
Worcester
England
Charles I
Max Frisch
Frisch
Stiller
Ciantenbein
Gantenbein
Mein Name sei Gantenbein review notes mixed reception
The critique surveys the twelve year old novel Mein Name sei Gantenbein praising its wit style and social panorama while noting dissenting opinions. It mentions revised edition drawings and new recipes or hints with characters Gantenbein Enderlin Svoboda and Lila. Some critics call it masterful others deem it weaker than Frisch’s best work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molnar
Maryland
Three books about animals
A brief review of three animal themed books for young readers ages 4 to 7. Delilah combines animal mischief with a standout illustration set and a catchy song. Elizabite offers a playful carnivorous plant tale with bold pictures.
Delila and Elizabite Books in New Children Titles
A catalog note reviews three new children’s books from Brockhampton and Chatto and Windus. Delilah by Johnny Morris costs 16 shillings, Elizabite by H. As Rey costs 19 shillings, and Buzzy Bear Goes South by Dorothy Marino costs 13 shillings 6 pence. The reviewer praises Buzzy Bear’s cozy illustrations and simple sentences, noting it’s suitable for ages 3 to 7 and likening it to Mine Arky’s Lite Bear books.
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Elizabite
H. As Rey. Chatto
Windus
Buzzy Bear
Dorothy Marino
Brockhampton
Minearyk
Buzzy
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Indies
Doris Heyden
Fernando Horcasitas
Basil Davidson
Longmans, Green & Co
Tha Battuta
Hakluyt Society
East Africa
Ghana
Americas
Old Africa
Charles II, the Child and
Man
Museum of Anthropology
Mexico City
Israel
By David Solomon
Richie Benaud
Ted Dexter
William Heinemann Ltd
R. Rossall
Hester Chapman
Jonathan Cape
la Grande Mademoielle
Anne-Marie de Montpensier
Louis XIV
Charles
ZYG Bookbinding Works Ety. Ltd
Ise Strest
Fyshwick
Angus and Robertson Ltd
Julius Caesar
Passage Nigger
Merson
E2ix Voices
Green Square
Bookshop
East Row
Kingston
Civic Centre
From Peter Haertling
Ganten
Hein
Enderlin
Svoboda
Lila
Vare
Heinrich Vormweg
Berlin Magasine der Monat
Mem Nam Ser Gantenbein
Ted Moloney
Deke Coleman
Are Smith Pty. Ltd
By Ellaine Mabbutt
Delilah
Samson
Bull
Leslie Wood
Devonshire
Johnny Morris
Hi. Rey
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