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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewRemarkably accomplished...delicious. * Economist *
Sheer delight. -- Charles Osborne * Sunday Telegraph *
Wonderfully evocative...splendidly readable. -- Jonathan Bate
A book of great charm....Hughes-Hallett allows us to savor all the ingredients of a very special event. -- Mark Bostridge * Independent *
Remarkable.... Hughes-Hallett transcends the gimmick and enters the realm of the profound. * San Francisco Chronicle *
Illuminates an entire world...discursive and lively. * Atlantic Monthly *
Interesting...many excellent illustrations. * The Wall Street Journal *
Fascinating...has many pleasures to offer.... Terrifically rich. -- Evelyn Toynton * The New York Times *
This book is an enjoyable read and is certain to make readers with to know more about the many topics discussed. * The Historian *
