** "The Oldest Code of Laws in the World" by King of Babylonia Hammurabi, unveils a cornerstone of ancient civilization by presenting the laws established over four thousand years ago. This exploration reveals the principles of justice and social order decreed by King Hammurabi in ancient Babylonia. Readers gain insight into the rules that dictated life in his empire, from trade and property rights to family matters and punishments for crimes, all etched in stone for posterity, influencing cultures and legal systems for centuries to come including the Hebrews.. This historical document offers a unique view into how early societies maintained structure and fairness, displaying the influence of Babylonian thought on justice and offering a connection to the very roots of law and governance. **
The Oldest Code of Laws in the World The code of laws promulgated by Hammurabi, King of Babylon, B.C. 2285-2242
By King of Babylonia Hammurabi
** Step back in time to witness the ancient laws that shaped an empire with rules set in stone.
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About the AuthorHammurabi, also spelled Hammurapi, was the sixth Amorite king of the Old Babylonian Empire, reigning from c. 1792 to c. 1750 BC. He was preceded by his father, Sin-Muballit, who abdicated due to failing health. During his reign, he conquered the city-states of Larsa, Eshnunna, and Mari. He ousted Ishme-Dagan I, the king of Assyria, and forced his son Mut-Ashkur to pay tribute, bringing almost all of Mesopotamia under Babylonian rule.
Hammurabi, also spelled Hammurapi, was the sixth Amorite king of the Old Babylonian Empire, reigning from c. 1792 to c. 1750 BC. He was preceded by his father, Sin-Muballit, who abdicated due to failing health. During his reign, he conquered the city-states of Larsa, Eshnunna, and Mari. He ousted Ishme-Dagan I, the king of Assyria, and forced his son Mut-Ashkur to pay tribute, bringing almost all of Mesopotamia under Babylonian rule.
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