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Brutal Friendships

The New Cold War: Moscow v. Pekin, By Edward Crankshaw. (Penguins, 2s. 6d.) THERE could hardly be a more opportune moment for the publication of a comprehensive paperback on the......

La Douce France

Unknown France. By Georges Pillement. (John- son, 30s.) • By Way of the Golden Isles. By Anthony (Faber, 10s. 6d.) The Splendour of France. By Robert Payne. (Robert Hale, 21s.)......