THE GENIUS OF JANUS

The book is a representation of the Pescopaganese community in the United States of North America. It represents the research commitment of decades by Prof. Giovanni Pinto who has been a driving force and a leader in this communityfor half a century. Besides an Introduction Pinto's book includes four sections: Part One - Our Italian roots and heritage: The territory the history the urban setting; Part Two: The causes of emigration the passage the communities the progress; Part Three: A to Z: Genealogies Profiles and Remembrances of deserving Families Individuals and Businesses; and Part Four: Corollary documents. Prof. Pinto's book is of great relevance to the history of America of Italian Americans and in particular of Pescopaganesi. This book would be a valuable gem in libraries of any Institution or Individual.