Publisher's Synopsis
The Hammurabi Code and the World's Earliest Laws is a book written by Chilperic Edwards that delves into the legal system of ancient Babylon. The book focuses on the Hammurabi Code, which is one of the oldest known legal codes in the world. The Hammurabi Code was created by King Hammurabi of Babylon in the 18th century BCE and contains 282 laws that cover a wide range of topics such as property, marriage, and crime. Edwards explores the historical context in which the Hammurabi Code was created and how it influenced later legal systems. He also provides a detailed analysis of the laws themselves, examining their structure, content, and significance. The book includes translations of the laws, as well as commentary on their interpretation and application. In addition to the Hammurabi Code, the book also looks at other early legal systems from around the world, such as those of ancient Egypt and Greece. Edwards draws comparisons between these systems and the Hammurabi Code, highlighting the similarities and differences between them. Overall, The Hammurabi Code and the World's Earliest Laws provides a fascinating insight into the legal system of ancient Babylon and its enduring influence on the development of law and justice.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.
