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