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Old Assyrian Laws

Old Assyrian Laws

L. Tallqvist, Knut

Paperback

Foreign Language GeneralAnthropologyAncient History General

ISBN10: 9354411908
ISBN13: 9789354411908
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 3 2021
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the heart of ancient Assyria, where law and civilisation took shape in cuneiform on clay. Old Assyrian Laws by Knut L. Tallqvist unlocks the earliest legal codes of Mesopotamia, offering a rare window into the daily contracts, social order, and civil disputes that defined the old Assyrian period. This scholarly cuneiform edition presents primary sources in translation, making the legal history of ancient Assyria accessible to both modern readers and those seeking a definitive legal history sourcebook. Within these pages, the foundations of Mesopotamian civil law emerge-contracts, property rights, and the intricate workings of ancient contract law, all meticulously restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Tallqvist's work stands alongside the famed Hammurabi law code, yet reveals the unique spirit and structure of Assyrian legal codes in their original context. For students of ancient history, assyriology research reference, or anyone fascinated by the roots of justice and governance, this volume is indispensable. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, Old Assyrian Laws is more than a bridge to the distant past; it is a living testament to the ingenuity and order of ancient Assyria Mesopotamia. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to the origins of law or a classic-literature collector seeking a complete ancient law collection, this edition brings the pulse of a vanished world to your hands.

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