Such differences in view are not surprising, for contemporary observers were similarly divided.

A contemporary observer remarked, "To the latter subject it has always devoted a very large part of its space.

That much must also have been clear to contemporary foreign observers.

There are many quotations from accounts by contemporary observers.

Several contemporary observers felt that this action was the turning point in the campaign.

Some contemporary observers were troubled by this widespread use of torture.

Cotherstone was held in extremely high regard by contemporary observers.

Most contemporary foreign observers did not understand the profound depth of Mexico's contradictions.

Many contemporary English observers advocated intervention to thwart the famine.

In most cases, contemporary observers may lack confidence in predicting a turning point.