“A second edition of Mr. Roger’s argument against the prehistoric existence of a Celtic civilization, and his ‘demonstration beyond reasonable doubt,’ that the only civilization in Scotland, of which we have any knowledge, was brought there by the Scandinavians.”—The Bookseller.
“It is a vigorous piece of controversy in favour of the argument that Celtic literature, and Celtic art never existed.”—Evening News and Post.
“It is a book that has interested me much.”—The Most Hon. The Marquis of Lorne, K.T., &c.
“Where I agree with you thoroughly is in the belief that the prevalence, and influence of the Scandinavian races in Britain and Ireland have been largely underrated, and that much due to them has been ascribed to the various peoples commonly classed as Celts.”—The Right Hon. The Earl of Southesk, K.T., F.S.A. Scot., &c.
“I have long been of opinion that we owe the whole of our civilization to Scandinavian, and Teutonic ancestors, and partly to Roman influence, and your very interesting volume confirms that opinion.”—John Kirkpatrick, Esq., Advocate, M.A., Ph.D. LL.B., LL.D., Professor of History, University of Edinburgh.