Forcibly Without Her Consent

Why do men abduct women? Are their motives sexual, economic, or social? How crucial is the use of violence? How important is theparticipation of others? What are the societal consequences of abduction?

Answers to these questions can usefully be found in a historical case study of abductions as they occurred in Ireland between 1700 and 1850.

Forcibly Without Her Consent describes in detail how abduc...