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The Iroquois Confederacy

Historia Civilis · explainer · Watch on YouTube

World historyLaw, policing & justice

What it is

Historia Civilis explains the origins and governing system of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Confederacy. It covers the Great Law and the league's surprisingly intricate legal and political structure.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it for anyone interested in legal systems, governance, or history.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2018, last 2025

What HN commenters said

  1. “Highly recommend for anyone interested in legal systems or history in general”

    Explains Haudenosaunee legal system and its origins

    andrewxdiamond, 2020-07 · Strong recommendation · in “Iroquois Nationals, barred from World Games, gave gift of lacrosse to the world”

  2. “there's a great video on the governing system of the Iroquois Confederacy, which is surprisingly intricate.”

    Intricate governing system of the Iroquois Confederacy

    bane, 2018-07 · Recommendation · in “Legal Systems Very Different from Ours”

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Topics: iroquois, haudenosaunee, legal systems, indigenous history, great law of peace

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