The Oldest Code of Laws in the World (Dodo Press)

The Oldest Code of Laws in the World (Dodo Press)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Code of Hammurabi, created ca. 1760 BC, is one of the earliest extant sets of laws and one of the best preserved examples of this type of document from ancient Mesopotamia. The Code contains an enumeration of crimes and their various punishments as well as settlements for common disputes and guidelines for citizen's conduct. Hammurabi (1728 BC-1686 BC) believed he was chosen by the gods to deliver the law to his people.

Book information

ISBN: 9781406519679
Publisher: Book Depository Limited
Imprint: Dodo Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 48
Weight: 90g
Height: 229mm
Width: 170mm
Spine width: 3mm