Brehon Laws :The Ancient Wisdom of Ireland
Brehon Laws :The Ancient Wisdom of Ireland
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Published:
16 March, 2020
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Description
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
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781788491075 |
| ISBN10 | 1788491076 |
| Number Of Pages | 176 |
| Item Weight | 387 g |
| Product Dimensions | 135 x 216 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
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* Tuam Herald *an interesting and enjoyable read
* Dublin Gazette *Jo Kerrigan is a specialist in ancient crafts and folklore, she devotes herself to exploring how everyday life was lived long years ago
-- RTE Radio 1’s Oliver Callan showGoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Jo Kerrigan grew up amid the wild beauties of West Cork; after working in the UK as writer, academic and journalist, she returned home to the place she loved best. She now writes regularly for a range of publications, including The Irish Examiner and the Evening Echo as well as international magazines, and operates a very popular online weblog. Richard Mills, born in Provence, moved to West Cork at the age of 16. Since then he has combined the career of press photographer with The Irish Examiner and Evening Echo, with that of keen wildlife photographer, garnering many national and international awards and seeing his images published across the world. He has also been the subject of a TV programme by the wildlife film maker, Eamon de Buitlear.