Note 3 — Chapter I · BECCARIA’S LIFE AND CHARACTER.
Reading edition
Beccaria was born in 1738, and his book appeared in 1764. Therefore he was only 26. The 28 must refer to the time he wrote the letter.
Reading edition
Beccaria was born in 1738, and his book appeared in 1764. Therefore he was only 26. The 28 must refer to the time he wrote the letter.