Death Control in the West 1500-1800 : Sex Ratios at Baptism in Italy, France and England - 9781032267586

Employing a rigorous methodological approach and analysing a vast body of sources from towns and regions in Italy, France and England over 300 years, this book hints at the extent of 'routine' infanticide of newborns by married parents in early modern Europe, ignored by contemporary tribunals.

• | : Gregory Hanlon (Dalhousie University)
• | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• | Publication Date: Sep 21, 2022
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 308 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 1032267585
• | ISBN-13: 9781032267586