The text discusses the origins of the Roman people, noting that they were influenced by the Etruscans, who were believed to have come from Asia Minor. According to Prof. Modestov, the Etruscans brought Eastern methods of divination, which they had acquired through the Hittites from Chaldaea. He also links the Etruscan language to southern Caucasian dialects, though this is inconsistent with his comparison of Etruscan archaeological relics to southwest Asia Minor. The author praises the book's illustrations, particularly the Etruscan ones. The second part of the text reviews a book on the functions of the brain and spinal cord by Dr. C. S. Sherrington. It highlights the book's central idea: the nervous system's role in integrating the body's cells into a single entity. The book explains the simple reflex action as the basic unit of nervous activity, involving a receptor, a conductor, and an effector. It discusses how the nervous system selectively responds to stimuli, with the reflex arc consisting of at least three neurons. The book also explores the rhythmic nature of reflexes, the concept of a "final common path," and the refractory phase in the conductor. The author notes that the book's later chapters are as informative as the earlier ones, though the language can be complex. However, the book is praised for its clarity and logical structure, offering a significant contribution to understanding the nervous system. The text concludes that the book is a landmark in the study of nervous system functions.The text discusses the origins of the Roman people, noting that they were influenced by the Etruscans, who were believed to have come from Asia Minor. According to Prof. Modestov, the Etruscans brought Eastern methods of divination, which they had acquired through the Hittites from Chaldaea. He also links the Etruscan language to southern Caucasian dialects, though this is inconsistent with his comparison of Etruscan archaeological relics to southwest Asia Minor. The author praises the book's illustrations, particularly the Etruscan ones. The second part of the text reviews a book on the functions of the brain and spinal cord by Dr. C. S. Sherrington. It highlights the book's central idea: the nervous system's role in integrating the body's cells into a single entity. The book explains the simple reflex action as the basic unit of nervous activity, involving a receptor, a conductor, and an effector. It discusses how the nervous system selectively responds to stimuli, with the reflex arc consisting of at least three neurons. The book also explores the rhythmic nature of reflexes, the concept of a "final common path," and the refractory phase in the conductor. The author notes that the book's later chapters are as informative as the earlier ones, though the language can be complex. However, the book is praised for its clarity and logical structure, offering a significant contribution to understanding the nervous system. The text concludes that the book is a landmark in the study of nervous system functions.