The Brehon Laws

Author : Jo Kerrigan
Publisher : The O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1788491939
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brehon Laws written by Jo Kerrigan and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Laurence Ginnell
Publisher : London : T.F. Unwin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.GB/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Brehon Laws written by Laurence Ginnell and published by London : T.F. Unwin. This book was released on 1894 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Catherine Duggan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781908689214
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lost Laws of Ireland written by Catherine Duggan and published by . This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient laws of Celtic Ireland were used from the time before Patrick until the 17th century when they were outlawed and disappeared. Crafted by judges, known as Brehons, the laws were surprisingly modern in their approach to timeless issues and reflect a complex and sophisticated society. This book gives an outline of the main features of the laws and their history, and ultimately focuses on certain themes that are significant to the modern reader, such as equity and fairness, transparent legal process and women's rights. Many of the legal manuscripts have been lost or destroyed and the laws were not translated into English until modern times. As a result, they have mostly remained obscure and unstudied. Only recently have they given up their secrets. The ancient laws provide a window into society in early Ireland where learning was revered, social mobility was expected and fairness and harmony were social goals. Their resilience demonstrates their value and effectiveness. The Brehon legal system came to an end officially in 1605 after enduring for over a thousand years.

Author : Fergus Kelly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781855002142
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Early Irish Law written by Fergus Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mary Dowling Daley
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811815291
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Laws written by Mary Dowling Daley and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1997-02-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As whimsical as the Irish themselves, these ancient Irish laws date back to the first century BC and are a testament not only to age-old traditions, but also to the Irish love of justice. Today these laws are appealing as much for their fair-mindedness as for their offbeat humor and naive charm.

Author : Jo Kerrigan
Publisher : The O'Brien Press
ISBN 13 : 1847177549
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Old Ways, Old Secrets written by Jo Kerrigan and published by The O'Brien Press. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a land like ours, the old beliefs bring pleasure and wisdom... Exploring the legends, special places and treasured practices of old, Jo Kerrigan reveals a rich world beneath Ireland's modern layers. So many of today's Irish traditions reach back to our ancient past, to the natural world: climbing to the summit of a mountain at harvest time; circling a revered site three, seven or nine times in a sun-wise direction; hanging offerings on a thorn tree; bringing the ailing and infirm to a sacred well. Old Ways, Old Secrets shows us how to uncover the wisdom of the past, as fresh as it is ancient. 'Inviting, lyrical text and beautiful, atmospheric photographs ... A fascinating read.' Evening Echo on West Cork: A Place Apart

Author : Patrick C. Power
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780802313188
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sex and Marriage in Ancient Ireland written by Patrick C. Power and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Irish marriage customs and sexual mores were very different from those in Europe- there was divorce, remarriage, and women were acknowledged as independent individuals. This riveting account is based on heroic, historical and legal sources.

Author : Kuno Meyer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cáin Adamnáin written by Kuno Meyer and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nottidge Charles Macnamara
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of an Irish Sept written by Nottidge Charles Macnamara and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Henry Sumner Maine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lectures on the Early History of Institutions written by Henry Sumner Maine and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: