Social Classes

Categories: Early Social Structure

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 [...]

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 above. There were five main classes:—(i) Kings of various grades from the king of the tuath up to the Ard Ri ; (2) nobles ; (3) freemen ... Read More