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
Publisher: O'Brien Press LtdISBN: 9781788491075Weight: 387 gDimensions: 216 x 135 x 20 mm
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