“A brilliant, multifaceted chronicle of economic and social change.” —The New York Times
“No praise can be too high.” —The New York Review of Books
“Cannadine has produced a great book, one that is comprehensive in its scope, and of critical importance.” —London Review of Books
“This highly entertaining social history, full of fascinating anecdotal material…is the last word on the subject.” —The Washington Post Book World
“An impressive volume that will be cited by writers on the subject for years to come for its immense learning and the care with which the author has organized a mass of material.” —The Wall Street Journal
