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A most diabolical deed': Infanticide and Irish society, 1850–1900 Farrell, Elaine (Lecturer in Irish Economic and Social History)
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A most diabolical deed': Infanticide and Irish society, 1850–1900
Farrell, Elaine (Lecturer in Irish Economic and Social History)
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. -- .
288 pages, Illustrations, black & white
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 20, 2016 |
| ISBN13 | 9781784993603 |
| Publishers | Manchester University Press |
| Pages | 288 |
| Dimensions | 216 × 142 × 24 mm · 424 g |
| Language | English |
