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An exploration of the early Irish laws that defined everyday life in Medieval Ireland, as well as analysis of their history, influences, and development prior to the supplantation of English common law.First published in 1894, The Brehon Laws is Laurence Ginnell's handbook for the history of the Irish legal system. Opening with the history of Saxon law and detailing the first written legal recordings, Ginnell enthusiastically informs the reader about the survival of Brehon law from the seventh century through to the seventeenth century when English common law took favour. The chapters featured in this volume include:- Ancient Law- Existing Remains Of Irish Law- The Senchus M¿r- Legislative Assemblies- Classification of Society- The Law of Distraining- Criminal Law- Native, Not RomanProviding insight into Gaelic society and the evolution of law and culture, this guidebook is the ideal read for those with an interest in the history of the legal system. This edition features a specially-commissioned biography of the author.

This early self-help volume, originally published in 1907 was written by the eminent American essayist and editor William George Jordan.Self Control - Its Kingship and Majesty is one of a number of religious books he wrote, which can be thought of as precursors to today's self-help book. The contents include:- The Kingship of Self-control- The Crimes of the Tongue- The Red Tape of Duty- The Supreme Charity of the World- Worry, the Great American Disease- The Greatness of Simplicity- Living Life Over Again- Syndicating our Sorrows- The Revelations of Reserve Power- The Majesty of Calmness- Hurry, the Scourge of America- The Power of Personal Influence- The Dignity of Self-Reliance- Failure as a Success- Doing Our Best at All Times- The Royal Road to Happiness.Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The life-boat is well known to all sailors and a lifeline for all those the sailors leave on shore. This book is full of stories showing that unbelievable heroism that makes people go out into the worst storms to save others. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.