Instruct: Classify the given Amazon review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: Not a light read.

I had heard of the series, and was looking for a smaller condensed version. The goal was to compare those events to current events today, or at least refute some of what is being said. Not even close. This book requires a doctorate in ancient history just to get through the introduction. A fine book, I'm sure, but not for the casual reader.