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

ISBN 10: 1428633928 / ISBN 13: 9781428633926

Edité par Kessinger Publishing, 2006

N° de réf. du vendeur I-9781428633926

Synopsis :

The book titled ""The Oldest Code of Laws in the World: The Code of Laws Promulgated by Hammurabi, King of Babylon B.C. 2285-2242"" by C.H.W. Johns is a historical text that explores the ancient legal system of Babylon, specifically the Code of Hammurabi. This code is considered to be the oldest set of laws in the world, dating back to the 18th century BCE. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the code, including its origins, structure, and content. It also delves into the historical context in which the code was created, including the political and cultural landscape of ancient Babylon. The author, C.H.W. Johns, was a renowned scholar of ancient Near Eastern studies and provides expert analysis and interpretation of the code. The book is a valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the ancient world and the 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.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Oldest Code Of Laws In The World: The ...
Éditeur : Kessinger Publishing
Date d'édition : 2006
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : New