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The Code of Hammurabi (Forgotten Books) Book

Book Description: "The Code of Hammurabi (also known as the Codex Hammurabi and Hammurabi's Code) was created ca. 1760 BC (middle chronology) and is one of the earliest extant sets of laws, and one of the best preserved examples of this type of document from ancient Babylon. It was created by the sixth Babylonian King, Hammurabi. Earlier collections of laws include the codex of Ur-Nammu, king of Ur (ca. 2050 BC), the Codex of Eshnunna (ca. 1930 BC) and the codex of Lipit-Ishtar of Isin (ca. 1870 BC).[...]The text contains a list of crimes and their various punishments, as well as settlements for common disputes and guidelines for citizens' conduct. The Code does not provide opportunity for explanation or excuses, though it does imply one's right to present evidence. The stele was openly displayed for all to see; thus, no man could plead ignorance of the law as an excuse. Scholars, however, presume that few people could read in that era, as literacy was primarily the domain of scribes.[This text was excavated in 1901; it was carved on an eight foot high stone monolith.]" (Quote from wikipedia.org)Table of Contents: Publisher's Preface; Introduction; Babylonian Law--the Code Of Hammurabi.; Bibliography.; Hammurabi's Code Of Laws; Code Of Laws; The EpilogueAbout the Publisher: Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.orgForgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.Read More

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  • 1605060518
  • 9781605060514
  • Charles F. Horne
  • 13 November 2007
  • Forgotten Books
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 81
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