Publisher's Synopsis
""The Structure of the Hammurabi Code"" is a book written by David Gordon Lyon and originally published in 1904. The book is a detailed analysis of the Hammurabi Code, one of the earliest known legal codes in human history. The Hammurabi Code was a set of laws created by the Babylonian king Hammurabi in the 18th century BCE, and it contains 282 laws that cover a wide range of topics, including criminal law, civil law, and family law.Lyon's book examines the structure of the Hammurabi Code and how it was organized. He looks at the different categories of laws and how they were grouped together, as well as the language and style of the code. Lyon also explores the historical context in which the Hammurabi Code was created, including the political and social conditions of ancient Babylon.""The Structure of the Hammurabi Code"" is an important work for scholars of ancient history and law. It provides a detailed analysis of one of the most significant legal codes in human history and sheds light on the social and political structures of ancient Babylon. The book is written in an accessible style and is suitable for both academic and general readers who are interested in the history of law and civilization.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.
