No review can do justice to the richness, liveliness and sheer fun of this book. Wilson has written one of the books of the year -- John Charmley * Guardian *
Argumentative, thought-provoking and very well-written -- Andrew Roberts * Daily Telegraph *
He shows that the issues which dominate our headlines - immigration, Iraq, religious tolerance - have their roots in decisions made, or not made, as long ago as the Twenties ... A compelling read -- Kathryn Hughes * Mail on Sunday *
The practised columnist's ability to provoke new thoughts with an original and opinionated argument is evident on nearly every page... Coherent and absorbing -- Michael Grove * The Times *
A page-turner, lambent with fascination... One of the best things about the book is the use Wilson makes of the period's reflection in its fecund literature. And, indeed, his masterly piece of history is a work of literature too -- A.C. Grayling * Financial Times *
Exceptionally well-written... Vigorous, lively and winningly eccentric * Spectator *
Readers who enjoyed the last volume will not be disappointed. After the Victorians has exactly the same compelling blend of political gossip, literary sketches and deft character portraits... The sheer quality of his cracking prose... There is something simply irresistible about After The Victorians * Daily Telegraph *
A.N. Wilson is a literary virtuoso... Each chapter could be a synopsis for a fascinating volume in its own right -- Roger Lewis * Daily Express *
Has all the hallmarks of another masterpiece... The range of Wilson's knowledge is breathtaking * Literary Review *
The best single-volume work on the Victorian age yet written -- Andrew Roberts

A. N. Wilson was born in 1950 and educated at Rugby and New College, Oxford. A fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he has held a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is an award winning biographer and a celebrated novelist, winning prizes for much of his fiction. He lives in North London.