Catherine Nixey studied Classics at Cambridge and now works as a journalist at the Economist. Her writing has previously appeared in the Times, and the Financial Times, among others. She lives in England, with her husband. Her first book, The Darkening Age, was an international bestseller, and won a Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Award.

This book uncovers what was lost when Christianity won . . . a delightful book about destruction and despair.

1. 4/5

   Good

   An interesting retelling of the early days of Christianity, but less than even-handed in every case. Overall, a useful corrective to the established story.

   Susan

   10 maj 2024

Catherine Nixey studied Classics at Cambridge and now works as a journalist at the Economist. Her writing has previously appeared in the Times, and the Financial Times, among others. She lives in England, with her husband. Her first book, The Darkening Age, was an international bestseller, and won a Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Award.

This book uncovers what was lost when Christianity won . . . a delightful book about destruction and despair.

1. 4/5

   Good

   An interesting retelling of the early days of Christianity, but less than even-handed in every case. Overall, a useful corrective to the established story.

   Susan

   10 maj 2024