{"product_id":"9781788491075","title":"Brehon Laws : The Ancient Wisdom of Ireland by Jo Kerrigan","description":"A fascinating look at the lifestyle and values of ancient IrelandThousands of years ago, Celtic Ireland was a land of tribes and warriors; but a widely accepted, sophisticated and surprisingly enlightened legal system kept society running smoothly.   The brehons were the keepers of these laws, which dealt with every aspect of life: land disputes; recompense for theft or violence; marriage and divorce processes; the care of trees and animals.   Transmitted orally from ancient times, the laws were transcribed by monks around the fifth century, and what survived was translated by nineteenth-century scholars.   Jo Kerrigan has immersed herself in these texts, revealing fascinating details that are inspiring for our world today.   With atmospheric photographs by Richard Mills, an accessible introduction to a hidden gem of Irish heritage\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312900419957,"sku":"9781788491075","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781788491075.jpg?v=1762824345","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781788491075","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}