Giovanni Grassi
Georgetown's Second Founder: Fr. Giovanni Grassi's News on the Present Condition of the Republic of the United States of North America
Georgetown's Second Founder: Fr. Giovanni Grassi's News on the Present Condition of the Republic of the United States of North America
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Father Giovanni Antonio Grassi was the ninth president of Georgetown University and published his observations on the new American republic in 1818. His book, News on the Present Condition of the Republic of the United States of North America, introduced Italians to the promise and contradictions of the American experiment in self-governance and offered perspectives on the social reality for Catholics in America.
Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2021
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Father Giovanni Antonio Grassi, the ninth president of Georgetown University, played a pivotal role in transforming the institution into a modern and prominent academic center. His remarkable achievements earned him the esteemed title of Georgetown's Second Founder. Originally written in Italian in 1818 and now presented in English for the first time, his work titled "News on the Present Condition of the Republic of the United States of North America" offers a captivating glimpse into his observations of life in the young republic and the Catholic experience within it.
Upon assuming his presidency in 1812, Grassi encountered a university in a state of "miserable" condition. Determined to rectify this, he embarked on a mission to expand and enhance Georgetown College. He increased the enrollment of non-Catholic students, expanded the library's collections, and secured congressional authority to confer degrees. Upon his return to Italy, Grassi published his "News," which introduced Italians to the promise and complexities of the American experiment in self-governance. It also provided insightful perspectives on the social reality for Catholics in America.
This book holds immense value for historians interested in Catholicism and the Jesuits, particularly due to Grassi's unique perspective as an early president of Georgetown University. His observations and insights shed light on the evolving landscape of the young republic and the challenges faced by Catholics in a nation still emerging. Through his work, Grassi contributes to our understanding of the historical intersection of religion, politics, and society in early American history.
Weight: 308g
Dimension: 147 x 223 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647120436
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