A Most Diabolical Deed |
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Author:
| Farrell, Elaine |
ISBN: | 978-0-7190-8820-9 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
Publisher: | Manchester University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $120.00 |
Book Description:
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This book examines the phenomenon of infanticide in Ireland from 1850 to 1900. It 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. -- .
This book examines the phenomenon of infanticide in Ireland from 1850 to 1900. It 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. -- .