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Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Introduction

  1. IVAN’S PARENTS

  2. CHILDBIRTH, CHRISTENING, WIFE BEATING

  3. CHILDHOOD

  4. COURTSHIP AND SEXUAL RELATIONS

  5. IVAN PREPARES FOR MARRIAGE

  6. PLEDGING THE BRIDE, THE BRIDE-SHOW, AND MARRIAGE

  7. INFANTICIDE, EMOTION, SEXUAL DISORDER, DRINK AND FOOD

  8. HOUSING, PROPERTY, TRADES, BUDGETS, AND RELIGIOUS BELIEF

  9. PEASANT IDEALS, WORK HABITS, AND CAUSES OF POVERTY

  10. COURT CASES AND POLITICAL STRUCTURE

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Suggestions for Further Reading