A Most Diabolical Deed Infanticide And Irish Society 18501900
A Most Diabolical Deed Infanticide And Irish Society 18501900
About this book
Examining the phenomenon of infanticide in Ireland from 1850 to 1900, this title is based on a large sample of 4,645 individual cases of infant murder, attempted infanticide and concealment of birth. Through a variety of sources, attitudes towards the crime of infanticide and women accused of the offence are revealed.
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- OL Work ID
- OL17494484W
Subjects
InfanticideIreland, historyCase studiesLaw and legislationHistory