Philippe Van den Broecke
Dissertatio De Crimine Partus Abacti, by Philippe Van den Broecke, delves into the crime of infanticide. This historical legal treatise examines the legal and social implications of concealed childbirth and the subsequent death of the infant. Van den Broecke’s work offers insights into the complexities of Renaissance-era criminal law, shedding light on attitudes towards women, children, and the legal system of the time. This dissertation provides valuable historical context for understanding the evolution of legal thought and the treatment of infanticide as a crime. It remains a significant resource for scholars interested in legal history, criminal justice, and the social history of Europe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.