Title: A Most Diabolical Deed Infanticide And Irish Society 18501900
Description: Examining the phenomenon of infanticide in Ireland from 1850 to 1900, this title 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.
Subjects: Infanticide, Ireland, history, Case studies, Law and legislation, History