Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface, Acknowledgments, and Abbreviations vii
4. Introduction 1
5. Chapter One. The Transition from Daughter to Wife 12
6. Chapter Two. The Rights and Duties of a Wife 33
7. Chapter Three. Matrimonial Property 43
8. Chapter Four. The Law of Divorce 64
9. Chapter Five. Women’s Legal Capacity and Activity 81
10. Chapter Six. Women and Religion 100
11. Chapter Seven. Private Life 122
12. Chapter Eight. Three Remarkable Women 134
13. Bibliography 141
14. Index of Authors 147
15. Index of Ancient Sources 149