This work examines the relationship between crime and the social upheaval during the French Revolution and the subsequent Italian life under the Empire. It discusses the concept of political crime as a natural reaction against change, highlighting the psychological resistance to innovation, termed misoneism. The author analyzes how societal norms and fears of the new can lead to criminal behavior, reflecting on historical instances of violence and superstition that persisted despite revolutionary ideals. The text serves as a psychological and sociological exploration of the era, emphasizing the complexities of human behavior in response to radical societal shifts.