Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""History of the Land Tenures and Land Classes of Ireland: With an Account of the Various Secret Agrarian Confederacies"" is a comprehensive study of the land ownership and social classes in Ireland. The author of the book is George Sigerson, an Irish physician, scientist, and writer who lived in the 19th century.The book focuses on the historical development of land ownership in Ireland, from the ancient Celtic times to the present day. It examines the various systems of land tenure that have existed in Ireland, including the Brehon laws, the feudal system, and the modern system of land ownership. The book also explores the social classes that have existed in Ireland, including the aristocracy, the middle class, and the working class.One of the most interesting aspects of the book is its discussion of the various secret agrarian confederacies that have existed in Ireland. These were secret societies that were formed by peasants and farmers to resist the oppression of landlords and to fight for their rights. The book provides a detailed account of these confederacies, including their origins, their goals, and their methods of operation.Overall, ""History of the Land Tenures and Land Classes of Ireland: With an Account of the Various Secret Agrarian Confederacies"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, its land ownership systems, and its social classes. It provides a fascinating insight into the struggles of the Irish people to gain control of their land and to achieve social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
