Italy in the Second Half of the 19th Century: Bridging New Cultures - Hardcoverby Francesca Cadel (Editor), Paola Nastri (Editor) A period of turmoil, uncertainty, and fears, the second half of the nineteenth century in Italy is also characterized by resilience, creativity, courageous discussions on the emancipation of women, and a variety of cultural products that are instrumental for the birth of a new and modern culture that will lead to the achievements of the twentieth century. Contributing to and expanding on recent