Publisher's Synopsis
The Hammurabi Code and the World's Earliest Laws is a comprehensive book by Chilperic Edwards that explores the ancient legal system of Mesopotamia. The book delves into the Hammurabi Code, which is widely considered to be one of the earliest legal codes in the world, and provides a detailed analysis of its contents and significance. The author traces the history of the code and its impact on subsequent legal systems, including those of ancient Greece and Rome.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the Hammurabi Code. The first chapter provides an introduction to the code and its historical context, while the second chapter examines the structure and content of the code itself. Subsequent chapters explore the social and economic conditions that gave rise to the code, as well as its influence on later legal systems.Throughout the book, the author draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of the Hammurabi Code. The text is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it suitable for both academic and general readers. Overall, The Hammurabi Code and the World's Earliest Laws is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of law and legal systems.The Hammurabi Code and the Sinaitic Legislation With a Complete Translation of the Great Babylonian Inscription Discovered at Susa and The World's Earliest Laws.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.