Author: Catherine Duggan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908689214
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
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.
The Lost Laws of Ireland
Author: Catherine Duggan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908689214
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908689214
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
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.
Ancient Laws of Ireland
Author: Ireland. Commissioners for Publishing the Ancient Laws and Institutes of Ireland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Liberty, Order & Law Under Native Irish Rule
Author: Sophie Willock Bryant
Publisher: London, Harding
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher: London, Harding
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Ancient Laws of Ireland
Author: Ireland. Commissioners for Publishing the Ancient Laws and Institutes of Ireland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages :
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Ancient laws of Ireland ...
Author: Ireland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages : 406
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Ancient laws of Ireland: Senchus Mór, pt. II : law of distress (completed). Laws of hostage-sureties, fosterage, saerstock tenure, daer-stock tenure, and of social connexions
Author: Ireland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages : 528
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages : 528
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Ancient Laws of Ireland
Author: Ireland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages :
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ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Brehon Laws
Author: Laurence Ginnell
Publisher: London : T.F. Unwin
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Publisher: London : T.F. Unwin
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Ancient laws of Ireland
Author: Ireland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Ancient Laws of Ireland
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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