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The Writings Of Hammurabi: The First Complete Law Code

The Writings Of Hammurabi: The First Complete Law Code

Horne, Charles F.

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ISBN10: 1162877405
ISBN13: 9781162877402
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.08 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The book The Writings Of Hammurabi: The First Complete Law Code by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive collection of the laws and edicts issued by the ancient Babylonian king Hammurabi. Hammurabi's code is considered one of the earliest known legal systems in human history and is a significant contribution to the development of law and justice.The book provides a detailed analysis and translation of the 282 laws and regulations included in the code, which cover a wide range of topics including property rights, family law, and criminal justice. The code also includes punishments for various crimes, ranging from fines to physical mutilation and even death.In addition to the laws themselves, the book also provides valuable historical context and commentary on the significance of Hammurabi's code. It explores the social and political conditions of ancient Babylon and the impact of the code on subsequent legal systems.Overall, The Writings Of Hammurabi: The First Complete Law Code is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of law and justice, and a fascinating insight into the early development of human society.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.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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