The Oldest Code of Laws in the World The code of laws promulgated by Hammurabi, King of Babylon, B.C. 2285-2242
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The book "The oldest code of laws in the world. The code of laws established by Hammurabi, king of Babylon, BC 2285-2242" is an extremely valuable document of an ancient civilization. Created by Hammurabi, this code of laws is one of the oldest legal documents in world history. It codifies the laws and regulations that governed social life in ancient Babylon and reflects the norms of morality and justice of that time.
The book offers the reader a unique opportunity to delve into the legal system of the ancient world, where justice and fairness were of great importance. It helps to better understand that period of history, as well as to compare it with modern legal systems.
This book is a must for anyone interested in the history of law and culture of the ancient East. It opens the door to the world of the past and helps us see how similar and different our modern values can be compared to the ancient world.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- King of Babylonia Hammurabi
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2005-11-25
- Title
- The Oldest Code of Laws in the World
The code of laws promulgated by Hammurabi, King of Babylon, B.C. 2285-2242 - Translator
- C. H. W. (Claude Hermann Walter) Johns
- Subject
- KL
Law -- Iraq -- Babylonia -- Sources
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