The Brehon Laws

The Brehon Laws: A Legal Handbook is a book written by Laurence Ginnell in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient legal system of Ireland known as the Brehon Laws. The Brehon Laws were a set of laws that governed Irish society for over a thousand years before the arrival of the English in the 12th century.The book covers the history and development of the Brehon Laws, as well as their structure and content. It also includes translations of some of the most important legal texts from the Brehon Laws, along with commentary and analysis.The Brehon Laws cover a wide range of topics, including property rights, marriage and family law, crime and punishment, and the rights and responsibilities of different social classes. The laws were based on a system of fines and compensation rather than imprisonment or execution, and were designed to maintain social order and promote justice.The Brehon Laws: A Legal Handbook is an important resource for scholars of Irish history and law, as well as anyone interested in the legal systems of ancient societies. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the legal and social structures of early Ireland, and offers insights into the values and beliefs of the people who lived under the Brehon Laws.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1894 Edition.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.