The lost laws of Ireland
By: by Catherine Duggan
Publisher: Glasnevin Pub.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Dublin, Ireland
Language: eng
Number of pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9781908689214
Subjects: Law; History; Customary law
Other titles: How the Brehon laws shaped early Irish society
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-135).
Table of contents: title: Ancient laws : modern values --; title: Hidden gems : the law texts --; title: Celtic influence --; title: Oral traditions : Druids, poets, Brehons --; title: Conversions : Celtic religion to Christianity and oral tradition to writing --; title: Society, social mobility and economic independence --; title: Kings and kingdoms --; title: Women and the law --; title: Inheritance and capacity --; title: Contracts : living candles, sureties and a fair deal --; title: DIspute resolution : an enlightened approach --; title: Courts and procedure : intricacy and harmony --; title: Crimes and injuries : a fine system --; title: End of the Brehon era.