The Swedish medieval law codes -- To have and to take-property crimes -- Assault and lesser violence -- Lethal violence: homicide, murder, arson and witchcraft -- Sexual crimes : fornication, adultery and bestiality -- Taking a woman with force-rape and abduction -- Conclusions.
Summary
In A Punishment for Each Criminal Christine Ekholst provides the first in-depth analysis of how gender influenced Swedish medieval legislation. The book explores the important legislative changes that took place when women were made personally responsible for their own crimes.
Local Note
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America