Victoria Vanneau La paix des ménages. Histoire des violences conjugales, xix e -xxi e siècle Paris, Anamosa, 2016 2023, 416 p.

Key Points

• The work aims to explore the historical context and evolution of domestic violence in France between the 19th and 21st centuries.
• Analysis of historical documents and literature
• Examination of legal frameworks and social movements
• Review of cultural attitudes towards domestic violence across different periods.
• The analysis reveals a significant evolution in societal perceptions of domestic violence over time.
• Increased awareness and legal protections have emerged, particularly influenced by social movements.
• Economic and cultural factors have consistently impacted the nature and visibility of domestic violence in society.