Paradise Lost

Giles Milton . . . has crafted an inspiration for those of us who believe that history can be exciting and entertaining * The Times *
Giles Milton's brilliant re-creation of the last days of Smyrna * Sunday Times *
Giles Milton's powerful narrative of the ensuing humanitarian catastrophe is compelling . . . incidents of heroism among the carnage, give this tale of ethnic cleansing a rare immediacy. * Telegraph *
Engrossing . . . Milton's book celebrates the heroism of individuals who put lives before ideologies * Independent *
The sack of that famously cosmopolitan city . . . makes a compelling story. It is also a strikingly neglected one . . . Milton's considerable achievement is to deliver with characteristic clarity and colour this complex epic narrative . . . Milton brings commendable impartiality to his thoroughly researched book . . . PARADISE LOST proves a timely examination of a defining moment in the history of ethnic and religious conflict * Sunday Telegraph *
PARADISE LOST is a timely reminder of the appalling cost of expansionist political ambitions; it tells a fascinating story with clarity and insight * Economist *
PARADISE LOST is essential reading for anyone who cares about the past - and present - of today's Europe, indeed of civilisation itself * Adam LeBor, Literary Review *
Giles Milton . . . has written his best book to date * Scotland on Sunday *
[Milton is] a master of historical narrative * The Sunday Times *
Milton has a terrific eye for the kind of detail that can bring the past vividly to life off the page . . . restores an exotic lustre * Spectator *
Milton is a great storyteller . . . he conjures mood from dry parchment * Express on Sunday *
Milton has written a grimly memorable book * William Dalrymple, Sunday Times *