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pp. xviii, (3), 488, “The author of the widely acclaimed Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality (LJ 6/1/80) has now given us this original and fascinating work on abandoned children. It should be made available to every student of medieval and early modern Europe. And at a time when abortion, child abuse, and abandonment are much in the news, the book should have broad general interest. Abandonment of children–by leaving them, selling them, or consigning them to someone else–was practiced from Greek antiquity to early modern times by parents of all social classes, because of poverty, incest, shame, self-interest, inheritance, or to improve the child’s future. Most children were rescued and survived due to “the kindness of strangers.” Based on a careful exploration of ancient and medieval sources, this book will deservedly win a wide audience.” paperback edition , previous owners inscription on verso of front cover
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| Number of pages | 488 | |
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| Original Title | The Kindness of Strangers | |
| Published Date | 1989 | |
| Book Condition | Good | |
| Jacket Condition | No Dustjacket | |
| Binding | Paperback | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | New York, | |
| Category: | Religion | |
| Author: | John Boswell | |
| Publisher: | Pantheon |
pp. xviii, (3), 488, “The author of the widely acclaimed Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality (LJ 6/1/80) has now given us this original and fascinating work on abandoned children. It should be made available to every student of medieval and early modern Europe. And at a time when abortion, child abuse, and abandonment are much in the news, the book should have broad general interest. Abandonment of children–by leaving them, selling them, or consigning them to someone else–was practiced from Greek antiquity to early modern times by parents of all social classes, because of poverty, incest, shame, self-interest, inheritance, or to improve the child’s future. Most children were rescued and survived due to “the kindness of strangers.” Based on a careful exploration of ancient and medieval sources, this book will deservedly win a wide audience.” paperback edition , previous owners inscription on verso of front cover
| Weight | 1 kg |
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