Marital Violence

Discover the untold story of marital violence in Elizabeth Foyster's insightful book, Marital Violence, published by Cambridge University Press in 2005. This compelling work delves into the 'hidden' history of domestic abuse within English family life from the Restoration period to the mid-nineteenth century. Foyster explores the societal norms that allowed husbands to believe they had the right to physically discipline their wives, shedding light on the complex dynamics of family responses to such violence. With 296 pages of thorough research, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in social history, family dynamics, and the evolution of domestic violence in Great Britain. Enhance your understanding of this critical aspect of British and Irish history by adding Marital Violence to your collection today.