| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 377 pages) |
| Series |
Medieval law and its practice, 1873-8176 ; v. 5 |
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Medieval law and its practice ; v. 5.
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| Contents |
Acknowledgements; Preface; Abbreviations; Irish Law Tracts Cited in this Volume; Introduction; Legal Introduction; Manuscript Introduction; Relationship of the Sources; Date of the Text; Editorial Method; The Structure of Cáin Lánamna; Cáin Lánamna (text and translation); Appendices; Glossary; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Cáin Lánamna "The Law of Couples", an Old Irish text dated to c. 700, is arguably the most important source of information concerning women and the household economy in early Ireland. The text describes all the recognized marriages and unions, both legal and illegal, and provides information regarding the allocation of property in the event of a divorce. The text was heavily glossed over a period of several centuries and provides insights into changes in the Irish legal system. This book provides, for the first time, an English translation of the entire text and all the accompanying glosses and commentary. It also includes an introduction to early Irish society, linguistic and legal notes, and a glossary to the tract. -- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-369) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Cáin Lánamna. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2009056109
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Cáin Lánamna fast |
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Cáin Lánamna gnd |
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Husband and wife -- Ireland -- Sources
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Marriage law -- Ireland -- Sources
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Divorce -- Ireland -- Sources
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Women -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Ireland
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LAW -- Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
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Divorce
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Husband and wife
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Marriage law
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Women -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Eherecht
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Ireland
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Irland
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| Genre/Form |
Sources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789047441403 |
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9047441400 |
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