"Macedonian genius through the centuries", by a noted Italian writer and scholar of Balkan affairs, describes the life and work of the most outstanding figures of the Macedonian nation and their contribution to the treasury of European and world culture. Written in a lively style, but on a sound scholarly basis, the book found and original achie-discusses the most provements of Macedonians in the course of their turbulent, tragic history and their struggle for national survival and affirmation. This volume fittingly rounds off the "Macedonian opus" of Giorgio Nurigiani, who has already written a number of notable books on this subject. It enables the reader to become familiar with the Macedonian character and nation through its highest achievements.