Mediterranean Winter

"Artful and intelligent . . . . Kaplan's book has made its own mark. . . I am able to feel the sense of an exotic and timeless part of the world."

-- Bob Hoover, Pittsburg Post-Gazette " Kaplan] helps the distant past resonate today. . . . He] teaches lessons that are informative and concise." -The Washington Post Book World "A writer of extraordinary intellect and passion . . . with a wonderfully lucid way of relating history as a living thing." -San Francisco Chronicle "Erudite and intrepid. . . . Kaplan] is a deft guide to wherever he chooses to lead you." -The New York Times