Publisher's Synopsis
The Structure of the Hammurabi Code is a book written by David Gordon Lyon in 1904. This book is a detailed analysis of the legal code of Hammurabi, the sixth king of the Babylonian Empire, who ruled from 1792 to 1750 BCE. The Hammurabi Code is one of the oldest known legal codes in the world and is considered a significant milestone in the development of law and justice.In this book, Lyon examines the structure of the Hammurabi Code and provides a comprehensive analysis of its contents. He explores the historical and cultural context in which the code was created, as well as the social and political factors that influenced its development. Lyon also discusses the significance of the code in the history of law and justice.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Hammurabi Code. Lyon analyzes the code's structure, its legal principles, and its impact on society. He also examines the punishments and penalties prescribed by the code for various crimes and offenses.Overall, The Structure of the Hammurabi Code is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of law and justice. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of one of the most important legal codes in human history and sheds light on the social, political, and cultural factors that shaped it.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.
