Brehon Laws - The Ancient Wisdom of Ireland (Hardcover)

A fascinating look at the lifestyle and values of ancient Ireland Thousands of years ago, Celtic Ireland was a land of tribes and warriors; but a widely accepted, sophisticated and surprisingly enlightened legal system kept society running smoothly. The brehons were the keepers of these laws, which dealt with every aspect of life: land disputes; recompense for theft or violence; marriage and divorce processes; the care of trees and animals. Transmitted orally from ancient times, the laws were transcribed by monks around the fifth century, and what survived was translated by nineteenth-century scholars. Jo Kerrigan has immersed herself in these texts, revealing fascinating details that are inspiring for our world today. With atmospheric photographs by Richard Mills, an accessible introduction to a hidden gem of Irish heritage

General

Imprint:	O'brien Press Ltd
Country of origin:	Ireland
Release date:	March 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Jo Kerrigan
Photographers:	Richard Mills
Dimensions:	216 x 135 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-1-78849-107-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Foundations of law > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	1-78849-107-6
Barcode:	9781788491075

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