„His section of the History of Western Civilization was one of the prime attractions earlier this month when more than a thousand students lined up and then spent the night on campus to secure places in the classes of their choice for fall. Although undergraduates are required to take a civilization course, they can choose from more than a dozen different ones, including what is known as Western Civ.“ A Tough Teacher Whose Classes Are a Big Draw. The New York Times, May 27, 1990