J. C. McKeown, Professor of Classics, University of Wisconsin, Madison
"McKeown's scholia are tersely informative, enlivened by pertinent modern analogues, myth puncturing ... and dry witticisms." - Barry Baldwin, Fortean Times
"Enjoyable surendipitous rummage." - Michael Kerrigan, The Scotsman
"A fascinating social history which should appeal to a wide readership." - Anthony Looch, Oxford Mail
"Anyone dipping into this serendipitous book,,,will find enough surprising facts and strange tales to satisfy the most voracious quizzer." - Daily Mail, Michael Simkins
"The book could persuade the most history-hating student to fall in love with ancient Rome." - James McConnachi, Sunday Times
"Even for confirmed classicists, it's a highly entertaining read." - James McConnachie, Sunday Times
"McKeown has provided us with an amazing jumble of information ... This amusing little collection would make a nice gift for graduating Classics majors or friends interested in Rome." - William K. Freiert, International Journal of Classical Tradition
