Hi Andy. Have a lot of respect for the writing and research of both Julian and Ronald Hutton (bumped into the latter in a pub a few years back and we had a good chinwag).

I guess the word 'definitive' is just one of those words that rankles a bit as I can't see anything ever being definitive - but then again that's probably just me being cantankerous :-).

I agree with StoneLifter's post however and look forward to getting hold of a copy your book - will stand you a couple of pints of Green King as well if I can make it to Cambridge.