For better, for worse: Alcide De Gaspari and Francesca Romani
The article discusses the love between Alcide De Gasperi and Francesca Romani. Alcide, one of the founding fathers of the Italian Republic and of the European Union, owes much of his political achievements not only to his extraordinary passion and temperament, but also – and in an incisive manner –...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Peeters
[2016]
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| In: |
INTAMS review
Year: 2016, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 250-274 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality CG Christianity and Politics KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KBJ Italy KDB Roman Catholic Church NCF Sexual ethics |
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| Summary: | The article discusses the love between Alcide De Gasperi and Francesca Romani. Alcide, one of the founding fathers of the Italian Republic and of the European Union, owes much of his political achievements not only to his extraordinary passion and temperament, but also – and in an incisive manner – to the union with the woman he loved. He married Francesca, the daughter of a trader in grain, spices, and tobacco, in 1922 and stayed with her until his death in 1954. On the basis of Alcide’s letters to Francesca and the testimonies of contemporary witnesses, the article draws a picture of their loving relationship in the midst of the most turbulent political developments in 20th century Italy. |
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| ISSN: | 1370-6020 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International Academy of Marital Spirituality, INTAMS review
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2143/INT.22.2.3194504 |