The Life Of Father Gavazzi (1851)

By Giuseppe Maria Campanella

Book Overview

The Life of Father Gavazzi is a biographical account of the Italian priest Alessandro Gavazzi, written by Giuseppe Maria Campanella and first published in 1851. Gavazzi was a prominent figure in Italian politics and religion during the mid-19th century, known for his fiery speeches against the Catholic Church and his support for Italian unification.The book traces Gavazzi's life from his early days as a Franciscan monk to his eventual excommunication from the Church and his political activism. It explores his controversial views on religion, including his rejection of papal authority and his advocacy for a more democratic Church.Campanella draws on a variety of sources, including Gavazzi's own writings and speeches, to provide a detailed portrait of the man and his beliefs. He also situates Gavazzi within the broader context of Italian history and the struggle for independence and unification.Overall, The Life of Father Gavazzi is a fascinating and informative account of one of Italy's most controversial and influential figures, and sheds light on the complex intersection of religion, politics, and social change in 19th-century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165652323
• ISBN13: 9781165652327
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"