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Brehon Laws: The Ancient Wisdom of Ireland Book

A fascinating look at the lifestyle and values of ancient IrelandThousands 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 heritageRead More

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    Brehon Laws : Hardback : O'Brien Press Ltd : 9781788491075 : 1788491076 : 16 May 2020 : 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.

  • 1788491076
  • 9781788491075
  • , Mills, Richard
  • 16 March 2020
  • O'Brien Press Ltd
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 176
  • Illustrated
  • Book
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