Harrington, Joel F. The unwanted child : the fate of foundlings, orphans, and juvenile criminals in early modern Germany

Folger bibliographic ID: 230178
Folger call number: HV1180.N9 H37 2009
Folger holdings ID: 276387

General notes

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents

The unmarried mother -- The absconding father -- The beleaguered magistrate -- The street orphan -- The state wards -- From micro- to macro-: individuals and the big picture -- Appendix 1. The Findelkinder Database -- Appendix 2. Known infanticides in Nuremberg, 1384-1806

Extended title: The unwanted child : the fate of foundlings, orphans, and juvenile criminals in early modern Germany / Joel F. Harrington

Orphans Unmarried mothers Infanticide Street children Juvenile delinquents Germany Children Families

author: Harrington, Joel F. (Joel Francis)