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The unwanted child

The Fate of Foundlings, Orphans, and Juvenile Criminals in Early Modern Germany
Pages
456
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

This historical study explores the lives of unwanted children in early modern Germany, focusing on the social and legal challenges faced by orphans, street children, and those born to unmarried mothers. It delves into the societal responses to infanticide and juvenile delinquency, offering a detailed look at family structures and social conditions in Nuremberg between 1517 and 1648.

How it reads

Prose complexity 10/10
Content warnings (1)
Death Of A Parent