Magnificent Rebels

''A witty, gossipy, sparkling history, full of bright jewels of anecdote... Magnificent Rebels is a triumph'' THE TIMES, Book of the Week

''Extraordinary... A thrilling intellectual history that reads like a racy, intelligent novel, with a cast of unforgettable characters'' SUNDAY TIMES

''Magnificent Rebels is a magnificent book: a revelation which could easily become an obsession'' SPECTATOR

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