The Ancient Laws of Ireland V4: And Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts is a book written by John O'Donovan and published in 1879. The book is a collection of ancient Irish laws and legal tracts, which were written in the Brehon law system, a traditional system of law that was used in Ireland from prehistoric times until the 17th century. The book is the fourth volume in a series of books that O'Donovan wrote on the subject of ancient Irish laws. The book includes a translation of several important legal texts, ...
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The Ancient Laws of Ireland V4: And Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts is a book written by John O'Donovan and published in 1879. The book is a collection of ancient Irish laws and legal tracts, which were written in the Brehon law system, a traditional system of law that was used in Ireland from prehistoric times until the 17th century. The book is the fourth volume in a series of books that O'Donovan wrote on the subject of ancient Irish laws. The book includes a translation of several important legal texts, including the Senchus M r, a collection of laws and customs that were used in Ireland before the arrival of Christianity. It also includes translations of other Brehon law tracts, such as the Uraicecht Becc, which deals with the rights and duties of a king, and the Cr th Gablach, which deals with the division of land and property. The book provides an insight into the legal system of ancient Ireland, and how it was used to govern society. It also sheds light on the social and cultural practices of the time, and how these practices were reflected in the law. Overall, the Ancient Laws of Ireland V4: And Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, the Brehon law system, or legal history in general.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.
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