Fosterage in medieval Ireland : an emotional history /

Fosterage was a central feature of medieval Irish society, yet the widespread practice of sending children to another family to be cared for until they reached adulthood is a surprisingly neglected topic. Where it has been discussed, fosterage is usually conceptualised and treated as a purely legal...

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Main Author: O'Donnell, Thomas C. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, 2020.
Series:Early medieval North Atlantic.
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