Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Pieter Spierenburg; Faces of Violence: Homicide Trends and Cultural Meanings: Amsterdam, 1431–1816, Journal of Social History, Volume 27, Issue 4, 1 July 1994,
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Pieter Spierenburg (1994) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: