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The book explores the hidden prevalence of infanticide among married parents in early modern Europe, focusing on Italy, France, and England over a span of 300 years. Through a comprehensive analysis of various sources, it reveals how these acts were often overlooked by contemporary legal systems, shedding light on a grim aspect of societal norms and parental behavior during that era. The rigorous methodology underscores the significance of this overlooked historical phenomenon.
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Death Control in the West 1500-1800, Gregory Hanlon
- Language
- Released
- 2022
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- Death Control in the West 1500-1800
- Subtitle
- Sex Ratios at Baptism in Italy, France and England
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gregory Hanlon
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9781032267579
- Series
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- The book explores the hidden prevalence of infanticide among married parents in early modern Europe, focusing on Italy, France, and England over a span of 300 years. Through a comprehensive analysis of various sources, it reveals how these acts were often overlooked by contemporary legal systems, shedding light on a grim aspect of societal norms and parental behavior during that era. The rigorous methodology underscores the significance of this overlooked historical phenomenon.