Comment by kashyapc

Glad to be useful. A poor translation is definitely a deal-breaker. It is absolutely worth investing in good English translations (taking time to do some research helps). Most of the good translations have a robust introduction that situates the topic in context with helpful notes, references, and bibliography.

Good luck!

PS: I maintain that good old physical copies are superior to e-books for these kinds of studies. Especially when you need to frequently refer to the notes—it makes flipping back-n-forth far more pleasant. Also spatial aspect of a paper-based book, better retention, and other well-known benefits.