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Title: A magnificent and much welcome book
Review: I didn't have high hopes of this book after reading a spiteful and silly review by Thomas Lacquer, somebody whose work I have quite admired in the past. However, having read Margolis's refreshing and brilliantly written work, I can only imagine Professor Lacquer was a little jealous. Indeed, re-reading the Prof's pompous and confused ramblings on Slate.com - and they are worth re-reading just to try and decode what he is trying to say - I am convinced he merely feels upsatged by this worthy newcomer. Terrific book. I would unhestitatingly have given it five stars had Margolis's publisher splashed out on an index and a few citations. But from my reasonably extensive knowledge of the subject, I have to say Margolis's sources appear to be spot on, whoever they are!
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