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A Most Diabolical Deed'

- Infanticide and Irish Society, 1850-1900

About A Most Diabolical Deed'

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. -- .

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780719088209
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 304
  • Published:
  • July 30, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 146x223x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 494 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: August 13, 2025

Description of A Most Diabolical Deed'

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. -- .

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