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The Oldest Code Of Laws In The World: The Code Of Laws Promulgated By Hammurabi, King Of Babylon B.C. 2285-2242

The Oldest Code Of Laws In The World: The Code Of Laws Promulgated By Hammurabi, King Of Babylon B.C. 2285-2242

Johns, C. H. W.

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Ancient History GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1162961996
ISBN13: 9781162961996
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Oldest Code Of Laws In The World: The Code Of Laws Promulgated By Hammurabi, King Of Babylon B.C. 2285-2242 is a historical text written by C. H. W. Johns. It provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the Code of Laws promulgated by Hammurabi, who was the King of Babylon from 2285-2242 BC. The Code of Laws is considered to be the oldest set of laws in the world and is a significant piece of ancient history.The book includes a translation of the Code of Laws, which is divided into 282 laws that cover a wide range of topics such as property rights, marriage and divorce, inheritance, and criminal law. Each law is explained in detail, providing insight into the social and cultural norms of ancient Babylonian society.In addition to the translation of the Code of Laws, the book also includes a detailed introduction that provides background information on Hammurabi and the historical context in which the Code of Laws was created. The introduction also discusses the significance of the Code of Laws and its influence on later legal systems.Overall, The Oldest Code Of Laws In The World is an important historical text that provides valuable insight into the legal and social systems of ancient Babylonian society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, legal history, or the development of legal systems.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.

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