2004-10-23 Forston IV has done a fine job here ...

This book is a revelation as an introductory book to the topic of Indo-European studies, especially for a beginner. I could not recommend a first-timer to the subject to any other book but this one. No offence to the others, but this one just oozes confidence to its readers with each chapter. Once read and thoroughly pondered upon section by section, you'll never have a cumbersome task handling problems regarding IE. This book will enable readers to improve their knowledge upon aspects on history, mankind and its language. The book will be further enlightened upon by reading Forbidden Archeology: The Hidden History of the Human Race by Michael A. Cremo and Richard L. Thompson. But barring that, IE Lang. & Culture is an absorbing meditation. Buy it, studying it, think upon what you've read - and you must think, exertion isn't effortless - no, it takes some amount of energy, and for all your pains, you'll be glad that you read this book. I say no more.