Familiar Violence

This audiobook delves into the harrowing history of child abuse, illuminating accounts of violence against children from medieval times to the present, primarily in England. It examines societal perceptions of cruelty and explores the evolving boundaries of acceptable treatment throughout history. By offering a contextual understanding of historical mistreatment, the narrative highlights the often brutal realities of childhood while acknowledging that most parents, both past and present, loved their children within the framework of their time.