Publisher's Synopsis
Assyrian and Babylonian Contracts: With Aramaic Reference Notes is a book written by James Henry Stevenson and originally published in 1902. The book is a collection of ancient legal documents from the Assyrian and Babylonian empires, dating back to the 7th century BCE. The documents are written in cuneiform script and include contracts for the sale of land, slaves, and other goods, as well as marriage contracts and legal disputes. Stevenson provides translations of the documents into English and includes extensive reference notes on the Aramaic language used in the contracts. The book is intended for scholars and students of ancient Near Eastern history and provides valuable insight into the legal and economic systems of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires.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.
