The Writings Of Hammurabi: The First Complete Law Code

The Writings of Hammurabi: The First Complete Law Code is a book written by Charles F. Horne. This book is a comprehensive collection of the laws and edicts created by the Babylonian king Hammurabi in the 18th century BCE. Hammurabi's laws were inscribed on a stele, which is now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The book provides a detailed analysis of the laws, as well as their historical context and significance. It also includes translations of the original cuneiform text, along with commentary and annotations to help readers understand the laws and their implications. The Writings of Hammurabi is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient legal systems and the development of law and justice in human history.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.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. Read more