Ancient Laws Of Ireland V4: And Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts (1879) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166005627)

The book ""Ancient Laws of Ireland V4: And Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts (1879)"" is an extensive collection of ancient Irish laws and legal tracts, compiled and translated by John O'Donovan. The book is divided into four volumes and focuses on the legal system of early medieval Ireland, which was based on the Brehon laws. The Brehon laws were a complex system of customary law that governed every aspect of Irish society, from marriage and property rights to crime and punishment. In this book, O'Donovan presents a comprehensive overview of the Brehon laws, drawing on a wide range of sources including ancient manuscripts and historical records. He provides detailed translations of key legal texts, along with extensive commentary and analysis. The book also includes a number of other selected Brehon law tracts, offering further insight into the legal system of early medieval Ireland. Overall, ""Ancient Laws of Ireland V4: And Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts (1879)"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the legal and social structures of early Irish society. It is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of law, as well as those interested in Irish history and culture more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John O'Donovan
ISBN-10: 1166005623
ISBN-13: 9781166005627
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 660
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.63d