"Thou shalt not kill". The Evolution of Homicide Rates in Old Kingdom Romania.

This study deals with a neglected topic-homicide rates in Old Kingdom Romania at the end of the 19^th Century and the first years of the 20^th Century. Starting from demographic and medical statistics that included information about the causes of death, we shall reveal what was a probable evolution of homicide rates both at a national level and for some of the most important cities as well. The data will be compared with that from other European countries/regions. Furthermore, homicides will also be examined in relation with other causes of death affecting the Romanian society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]