A Social History of Ancient Ireland by P.W. Joyce

$275.00

(Two Volume Set) A Social History of Ancient Ireland by P.W. Joyce, published in 1920. The Laws Relating to Land, The Administration of Justice, Paganism, Druids: Their Functions and Powers, Points of Agreement and Difference Between Irish and Gaulish Druids, Sorcerers and Sorcery, Mythology: Gods, Goblins and Phantoms, Worship of Idols, Worship of the Elements, Preference for Certain Numbers, The Evil Eye, Historical and Romantic Tales, etc. etc. Both volumes hardcover with gilt lettering on spine and only the very lightest shelfwear. From the former estate of Russian scholar W.E.D. Allen with his bookplate and signature.