'A Most Diabolical Deed': Infanticide and Irish Society, 1850-1900

by ElaineFarrell (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  2013

  $90.72

  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. -- .