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Social Classes

Above : One Of Irish Clan Family Logo Socially every group was divided into classes, from the king or chief down to the slave, and the law took cognisance of all—setting forth their rights, duties and privileges. These classes were not castes ; for under certain conditions persons could pass from one to the next [...]

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Ownership of Land

Above : One Of Irish Clan Family Logo The land was regarded as being the property of the clan or tribe which occupied it, and not as the private property of any individual. There were exceptions to this general principle however, for land could be held by individuals in different ways. The chief had a [...]

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