Ferraro, Joanne Marie. Nefarious crimes, contested justice : illicit sex and infanticide in the Republic of Venice, 1557-1789

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Creator

Ferraro, Joanne Marie, 1951-

Date

2008

Location

Baltimore
Maryland

Media format

Printed text

Extent

xv, 248 p.

Language

English

Size

24 cm

Reference IDs

Folger bibliographic ID: 221948
Folger call number: HQ18.I8 F47 2008
Folger holdings ID: 251768

Notes

General notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-238) and index

Sex and subjection in the Republic of Venice -- Family secrets : father-daughter incest -- Hidden crimes in a noble household -- Infant deaths and community secrets -- Defying scandal : priests and their lovers -- Conclusion

Also known as

Extended title: Nefarious crimes, contested justice : illicit sex and infanticide in the Republic of Venice, 1557-1789 / Joanne M. Ferraro

Subjects

Sex customs Fornication Unmarried mothers Illegitimate children Infanticide Criminal justice, Administration of

Related names

author: Ferraro, Joanne Marie, 1951-