The Oldest Code Of Laws In The World: The Code Of Laws Promulgated By Hammurabi, King Of Babylon, B.C. 2285-2242 (1903)

The Oldest Code Of Laws In The World: The Code Of Laws Promulgated By Hammurabi, King Of Babylon, B.C. 2285-2242 (1903) is a historical text that explores the ancient legal system established by Hammurabi, the King of Babylonia, more than 4,000 years ago. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Code of Laws, which was one of the earliest written legal codes in the world. The code is divided into 282 laws that cover a wide range of topics, including property, family, trade, and criminal law. The text also provides a detailed analysis of the social and cultural context in which the laws were created, shedding light on the political and economic conditions of ancient Babylonia. The book is a valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the early 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.

Author: King Of Babylonia Hammurabi
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 106
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d
ISBN: 9781164154587

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