Ferraro, Joanne Marie, 1951-

Nefarious Crimes, Contested Justice Illicit Sex and Infanticide in the Republic of Venice, 1557–1789 / [electronic resource] : Joanne M. Ferraro. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008. - 1 online resource (xv, 248 p. :) ill., map ; - Book collections on Project MUSE. .

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.

Open Access

9781421427843




Criminal justice, Administration of--History.--Italy--Venice
Infanticide--History.--Italy--Venice
Illegitimate children--History.--Italy--Venice
Unmarried mothers--History.--Italy--Venice
Fornication--History.--Italy--Venice
Sex customs--History.--Italy--Venice


Electronic books.

HQ18.I75 / F47 2008

306.73/6094531109031