This early work constitutes a comprehensive study of Ireland s indigenous system of law. Brehon Law survived in Ireland until the 17th century when it was finally supplanted by the English common law. Brehon law was first transcribed in the 7th century, but had existed long before in the form of customs that were passed down the generations in the oral tradition. Ginnell s handbook is a fascinating read that is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any legal or social historian, and all those that are interested in the history of the Emerald Isle. Comprise Contents Include: Ancient Law; existing remains of Irish Law; The Senchus Mor; Legislative Assemblies; Classification of Society; The Law of Distraining; Criminal Law; Leges Minores; Native, not Roman; Conclusion. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Land and Liberty was written by Laurence Ginnell in Kilmainham Jail, Dublin. after his imprisonment without trial for alleged contempt of the Land Judge s Court, Ginnell began writing this piece as a treatise on and Irish nationalism. Contained herein are such chapters as: For Irish Readers; The Alleged Ownership of Land; Ranch-making Extermination; The Result Decay; The Contrast Where the People own the Land; The Remedy Restore the Land to the People; The Reserve Forces; Recapitulation; et cetera. A fascinating exposition of Irish nationalism, this rare text will appeal to those interested in the subject and the work of Laurence Ginnell. This scarce book was originally published in 1920 and is proudly republished now with a new introductory biography of the author. Laurence Ginnell was an Irish nationalist politician, and lawyer who, at the 1918 general elections, was elected for Sinn Fein."

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

Title: The Doubtful Grant of Ireland by Pope Adrian IV. to King Henry II. investigated ... Reprinted, with slight revision and re-arrangement, from the "New Ireland Review.'.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The HISTORY OF BRITAIN & IRELAND collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. As well as historical works, this collection includes geographies, travelogues, and titles covering periods of competition and cooperation among the people of Great Britain and Ireland. Works also explore the countries' relations with France, Germany, the Low Countries, Denmark, and Scandinavia. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Ginnell, Laurence; 1899. 160 p.; 8 . 9508.cc.13.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!