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The Riots in Italy, Street Scenes in Milan (b / w photo)
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The Riots in Italy, Street Scenes in Milan (b / w photo)
1615588 The Riots in Italy, Street Scenes in Milan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in Italy, Street Scenes in Milan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 May 1898.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22555194
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Archbasilica Assaulting Barricade Barricaded Bersaglieri Cavalry Regiment Cavalrymen Civil Unrest Corner Duomo Milan Riots
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The Riots in Italy, Street Scenes in Milan - A Glimpse into Civil Unrest
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. This photograph captures the chaotic street scenes during the riots in Italy, specifically in Milan. Taken by an English photographer from the 19th century, this print offers a rare glimpse into a tumultuous period of history. The image showcases a barricaded corner with tramway cars serving as makeshift barriers against the unrest. In the foreground, we witness cavalrymen from the Bersaglieri regiment assaulting through Via Moscovia to restore order. The iconic Duomo di Milano stands tall in the background, symbolizing both resilience and vulnerability amidst these turbulent times. The composition highlights not only the military presence but also ordinary Italians caught up in this wave of civil unrest. Their faces reflect fear and determination as they navigate through streets filled with tension and uncertainty. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how social upheaval can disrupt even the most picturesque European cities. It encapsulates both the strength of unity among Italians fighting for their rights and aspirations for change while emphasizing that such conflicts are not confined to any particular era or nation. Preserved within private collections until now, this historic image sheds light on an important chapter in Italian history that resonates with contemporary struggles worldwide. As we gaze upon it today, let us remember those who fought for justice and freedom during these riots while contemplating our own roles as agents of positive change within society.
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