Ambrose Bierce defined history as an account, mostly false, of events, mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools. ‘Bunk’ is another famous definition of ‘history’.
First prize Mrs J. James, Harrow, Middlesex
Runners-up J.E. Green, St Albans, Herts; Neil Mendoza, London W11
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