Brehon Laws: The Ancient Wisdom of Ireland
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Celtic Ireland was a land of tribes and warriors; but a sophisticated & enlightened legal system was widely accepted. The brehons were the keepers of these laws, which dealt with every aspect of life: land disputes; theft or violence; marriage & divorce; the care of trees & animals.
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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
Additional information
| Weight | 387 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.6 × 13.5 × 2 cm |
| Book_author | Kerrigan, Jo |
| Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Imprint | The O'Brien Press |
| Cover | Hardback |
| Pages | 176 |
| Language | English |
| Dewey | 349.41509021 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
