This series features monographic research on the history and culture of the 18th century, publications of relevant texts from the past and proceedings of conferences organised by the Società Italiana di Studi sul Secolo XVIII (SISSD). The series fully supports Open Access publishing as an ideal tool to share ideas and knowledge in every research field with an open, collaborative and non-profit approach. Open Access books allow the research community to achieve a high research impact as well as rapid dissemination in any editorial form.