great book
this is an important commentary of the late 1800's Italian school. the breath and depth of Shadal's learning is vast, but his intergating and synthsis of such a vast and complex feild is what makes the book uniquie. this is a high level written in a way that the general public can gain an enjoy from it: this is done without dummding down the material. a real accomplishment for thr author and translater. the book is will worth the price.