Paradise Lost: The Destruction of Islam's City of Tolerance

Giles Milton . . . has crafted an inspiration for those of us who believe that history can be exciting and entertaining - The TimesGiles Milton's brilliant re-creation of the last days of Smyrna - Sunday TimesGiles 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. - TelegraphEngrossing . . . Milton's book celebrates the heroism of individuals who put lives before ideologies - IndependentThe 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 TelegraphPARADISE LOST is a timely reminder of the appalling cost of expansionist political ambitions; it tells a fascinating story with clarity and insight - EconomistPARADISE LOST is essential reading for anyone who cares about the past - and present - of today's Europe, indeed of civilisation itself - Adam LeBor, Literary ReviewGiles Milton . . . has written his best book to date - Scotland on Sunday