Hospitalen i Skara stift
By: Torgil Hallböök
Series: Skara stiftshistoriska sällskaps skriftserie -- 63; Skara stiftshistoriska sällskaps skriftserie -- nr 63.
Publisher: Skara stiftshistoriska sällskap
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Skara
Language: swe
Number of pages: 84
ISBN-13: 9789186681036
Subjects: Medieval Hospitals; History; Psychiatric Hospitals; History, 17th Century; History, 18th Century; History, 19th Century; Medieval History; Mental Health Services; Religion and Medicine
Description: Asylums in medieval times were designed to nurture lepers. Later they became known for other purposes, especially the care of insane, and the church's role in the care of lepers was significant. This book presents the history of asylums in the Diocese of Skara.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.