Ancient Laws of Ireland. Uraicecht Becc and Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

HMSO, author, issuing body.

Series:

Ancient Laws of Ireland Series

Ancient Laws of Ireland Series ; v.5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Celtic literature--History and criticism.

Celtic literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (614 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

This volume is part of a series dedicated to the publication and analysis of the ancient laws and institutions of Ireland, specifically focusing on Brehon Law. It includes translations and studies of various legal tracts such as the Uraicecht Becc ('Small Primer'), Heptads, and other treatises that served as manuals in early Irish law-schools. The text examines topics like social grades, honor prices, legal definitions, and the relationship between civil and customary law. It provides insights into the legal and societal structures of ancient Ireland and aims to support scholars in understanding historical legal systems. The book is intended for researchers, historians, and students specializing in Irish legal history or medieval studies. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781773010762

177301076X

OCLC:

1470859148