GREAT CLASHES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

Hardback. The author has selected 17 famous clashes, controversies and disputes which occurred during the 20th century. The great legal issues include : Oscar Slater, Alger Hiss, Caryl Chessman and Evans and Christie. These are followed by affairs that shook the nation : the Montesi Scandal, the British Honours Row, and the alleged rape of Thalia Massey in Honolulu. Some of the controversies include : the Battle of Jutland, the sinking of the "Lusitania", and the Massacre of Amistrar. Also includes Aberfan and the "Torrey Canyon". Illus., Bibliog. and Index. 240pp. 8vo. h/back. With tiny label to fpd o/w Nr. F. in Vg. dw.