'Riveting, witty and accurate' 'Excellent ... Waugh also treats us to a feast of history, philosophy and literature. Give this book to yourself, and to every friend for their library.' -- New Scientist 'Excellent ... Waugh also treats us to a feast of history, philosophy and literature. Give this book to yourself, and to every friend for their library' -- Claus von Bulow, Catholic Herald 'Very special ... Outstandingly successful ... This is a remarkable book' -- Patrick Moore 'An exhilarating account' -- Beryl Bainbridge 'Serious and seriously entertaining' -- Spectator 'An extraordinary book, unlike any which has been written before or since' -- Auberon Waugh, Daily Telegraph 'This book shows how a clever writer can take a huge subject and make it clear with interesting anecdotes and a sprinkling of good jokes' -- Daily Mail
