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Legal History - The Code of Hammurabi King of Babylon. About 2250 B.C. Autographed… (English, Akkadian and Akkadian Edition)

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Book Synopsis: The Code of Hammurabi is a collection of laws decreed by Hammurabi, the King of Babylon, (ruled ca. 1796 BC - 1750 BC). These were inscribed on cuneiform tablets towards the end of his reign and discovered in 1901 by the Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. The code consists of 282 case laws carved in forty-nine columns on a basalt stele. The code encompasses commercial, criminal and civil law. This edition contains a complete English translation of the code with a running parallel transliteration of the original ideograms. All corrections and erasures are included. This edition also includes facsimiles of all of the original cuneiform tablets, a thorough glossary and index of subjects, lists of proper names and tables of weights and currencies.

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Discover the ancient laws that shaped civilization with The Code of Hammurabi King of Babylon. Immerse yourself in the wisdom decreed by Hammurabi, the powerful King of Babylon, and uncover the ancient roots of our modern legal system. Authored around 2250 B.C., this autographed edition will transport you to a time when justice prevailed in the palm of Hammurabi's hand.

Unearthed by the esteemed Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier, the collection of 282 case laws engraved on cuneiform tablets provide insights into commercial, criminal, and civil law during Hammurabi's reign. Delve into the meticulous translation of the code, expertly crafted exclusively for this edition, and follow along with the original ideograms in a parallel transliteration.

Indulge in an unrivaled reading experience with this comprehensive edition. Every correction and erasure present on the original tablets has been meticulously preserved, allowing you to step back in time and witness the evolution of the code firsthand. In addition to the exquisite translation, this edition features facsimiles of the original cuneiform tablets, an extensive glossary and subject index, lists of proper names, and tables of weights and currencies.

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