Guerre familiari: la disgregazione dei rapporti parentali a Brescia al tramonto della Serenissima

This essay investigates the disintegration of family relationships in Brescia at the end of the eighteenth century, examining the profound social and cultural transformations that accompanied the transition from the ancien régime to the revolutionary age. Through the analysis of contemporary sources, the study explores the emergence of a generational shift that challenged traditional hierarchies within the household and gradually undermined the authority of the "pater familias". Particular attention is devoted to the tensions between parents and children, changing conceptions of individual autonomy, and the impact of new political and cultural ideas on family structures. By situating these developments within the broader context of late eighteenth-century European society, the article highlights the family as a privileged observatory from which to understand the wider processes of social change and the redefinition of authority during a period of profound transformation.