Review
"'A thoroughly entertaining, nicely-written book filled with snappy little anecdotes and amusing asides... Delightful' Joe Queenan 'As refreshing as a cool glass of beer on a hot day and as stimulating as that first cup of coffee in the morning. There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history' LA Times"
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Janet Maslin, Scotland on Sunday, 17th June 2007
"Standage manages to be incisive, illuminating and swift without
belabouring his analysis." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
belabouring his analysis." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
The Daily Mail, Friday 8th June 2007
"Whatever your poison, this fizzy cocktail of social and cultural
history is hard to resist." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
history is hard to resist." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Publishing News, 9th February 2007
"...original...gloriously multi-layered."
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Nina Caplan, Metrolife, 13th June 2007
"...his research is vast and his writing accessible and strewn
with fascinating facts... this is a delightful and informative book." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
with fascinating facts... this is a delightful and informative book." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.