From My Level and the Generals in the War Cabinet
A compact review of Mallaby’s From My Level, detailing his portrayal of Churchill and Alanbrooke. The piece sketches Mallaby’s quiet tone, the diarist’s insights into Churchill, and the vivid, forceful image of Alanbrooke, plus brief notes on other wartime figures like Montgomery, Eisenhower, and Stalin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabie Net
Chiefs of Staff Committee
Alanbrooke
Ahly
Arthur Bryant
Rai
Churchill
Mallahy
Almbrooke
Andrew Cunningham
At Staff
Royal Air Force Sur
Jean
Enial
Afanbronke
Jess
Wavell
Wan Acen
Laure de Tanigny
Eisenhower
Marshall
Admiral — King
Stalin
Mallaby
Prodigal Politician George Canning Spotlighted In Memoir
The source surveys George Canning’s life from boyhood to prime minister, noting his intense work ethic and political rise. It contrasts contemporary accounts with Roloine’s analysis, debating Canning’s stature among England’s foreign secretaries and the book’s three-part structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolaine
Dong
Mion Apt Ostord
Canning
Fox
Sheridan
Witliam Pith
Commany
Howe
Challey
Iowtine
Livernont
Cannings
Ins Ani Ovis
Cinning
Rolo
Caning
Pitt
Castlereagh
Rotn
England
Rota
Countess Lieven
Underwater archaeology expands with skin diving era
The article surveys postwar growth of underwater archaeology led by Cousteau methods, noting wrecks off Antikythera and Mahdia, amphora dating, and ancient ship design. It highlights the need for systematic excavation, challenges of timber decay, and the book’s aim to unite divers and archaeologists while warning against vandalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousteau
Lnd
Antikythera
Mahdia
Tunisia
Sulla
Greece
Italy
Marseilles
Camar
Cape Gendonya
Asia Minor
Themelves
Wyath Meres
Giro
Edlitere
Mediterranean
Provence
Skinsiivers
Dumas
Australian
Trees and Beasts and Bees in Nature Books
Review notes two nature books praising trees and bees. Beas lauds Australia tree guiding identification and survival stories while Levandovska outlines bee life with careful detail. Descriptions highlight oddities, ages, medicinal uses, and the impact of vandals on rare specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beishase
Me. Brooks
Cecilia Levandovska
Southern Sky Guide by Government Astronomer Mr Wood
The review discusses a compact guide to the southern sky by the Government Astronomer for New South Wales. It highlights 120 pages with 74 full page photographs and many charts and diagrams, plus star maps and a helpful index for identifying bright objects from Australia. The reviewer notes the work emphasizes viewing the stars over theoretical text and praises its accessibility for Canberra readers seeking guided sky observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion's Belt
Sirius
New South Wales
Jone
Nook
Australia
Canberra
Wood
Sydney
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Eagle’s Eye
Winston Church
Canberra Times
Irenex
Star Commuter
Alan Kenoke
George Mallaby
George Canning
Rosa
Macmillan
Dr. Brice
Prince of
A. E. Brooks
Ay Umiderreialer Archaenlnaiin
Prustration Prow Marine Archaeolony Ny Joust
By L. F. Fitzhardinge
By John Powell
Tree Wonders OF
A. E. Beas
Heinemann
Price
Cerilia Bercidala
Meltewann
Price Wit
Brooks
Yday
Star Guide
G. J. Aitchison
Hien
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