The Art of Midwifery: Early Modern Midwives in Europe

by Hilary Marland (editor)

Drawing on a vast range of archival material from six countries, the contributors show the diversity in midwives' practices, competence, socio-economic background and education, as well as their public function and image.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

252 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993