TY - SER AU - Douglas Coombs CY - London, England LA - English N1 - The British Council was established in 1934 to promote international cultural and educational opportunities. Contents: In the Beginning (1934-1939) Taking Off (1939-1946) Hard Times (1946-1954) First Steps in Library Development (1943-1956) A Change of Direction (1954-1970) Some Good Men in Africa (1956-1970) Reviewing the Situation (1970 onwards) Last Steps in Library Development (1970-1980 Epilogue Bibliography Index PB - Mansell PP - London, England PY - 1988 SN - 9780720119558 EP - 298 pp. TI - Spreading the Word: The Library Work of the British Council ER -