Cáin Lánamna

An Old Irish Tract on Marriage and Divorce Law
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-90-04-17905-9
Verlag: Brill

Buch, Englisch, Band 5, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 1680 g

Reihe: Medieval Law and Its Practice

'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.

Zielgruppe

All those interested in Celtic Studies, medieval secular and canon law, social history, and Women's Studies, as well as medieval historians, archaeologists, linguists, and general medievalists.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Eska, Charlene

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)
• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein Rechtsgeschichte, Recht der Antike

Über Autor(innen)

Charlene M. Eska, Ph.D. (2006) in Celtic Languages and Literatures, Harvard University, is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Her recent publications focus on marriage and divorce in early Irish law.