Robins, Nicholas A.

Of Love and Loathing : Marital Life, Strife, and Intimacy in the Colonial Andes, 1750-1825. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (293 pages)

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. "Crimes of Sensuality": Morality versus Affinity -- 2. The "Owner of Her Will": Pragmática and Patriarchy -- 3. "Without Excuse nor Reply": Moral Imperatives -- 4. The "Executioner of My Innocence": Domestic Violence and Rape -- 5. "The Most Bitter Life One Can Conceive": Dilatory Divorces -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.

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Marriage--Bolivia--Charcas--History--18th century.
Domestic relations--Bolivia--Charcas--History--18th century.
HISTORY / Latin America / South America.
Charcas (Bolivia)--History--18th century.
Charcas (Audiencia)--History--18th century.
Charcas (Bolivia)--Social life and customs--18th century.
Charcas (Audiencia)--Politics and government--18th century.
Spain--Colonies--America--Administration--History--18th century.


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