Ancient Laws of Ireland V4: And Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts (1879)

The ""Ancient Laws of Ireland V4: And Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts"" is a comprehensive book written by John O'Donovan and published in 1879. The book is a collection of ancient legal texts and laws from Ireland, known as the Brehon Laws. These laws were used in Ireland from the pre-Christian era until the 17th century and are considered to be one of the most important sources of information on early Irish society.The book is divided into four volumes, with the fourth volume containing a selection of Brehon Law tracts that were not included in the previous volumes. The tracts cover a wide range of topics, including marriage, property rights, criminal law, and the role of women in society.O'Donovan's work is considered to be one of the most important contributions to the study of Irish law and history. His translations and interpretations of the Brehon Laws have been widely studied and cited by scholars in the field.Overall, ""Ancient Laws of Ireland V4: And Certain Other Selected Brehon Law Tracts"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, law, or culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the legal and social systems of early Ireland and sheds light on the customs and traditions of the Irish people.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.