Publisher's Synopsis
""Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters"" by C. H. W. Johns is a comprehensive collection of legal documents and correspondence from ancient Mesopotamia. The book includes translations of legal codes, contracts, and letters from the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, providing a fascinating glimpse into the legal and social systems of these ancient civilizations. The documents cover a wide range of topics, including property rights, debt, marriage and divorce, and criminal law. The book also includes detailed historical and cultural background information, as well as commentary on the significance of the legal documents. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history, law, and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history of the Middle East.1904. Contents: The Earliest Babylonian Law; The Code of Hammurabi; Later Babylonian Law; The Social Organization of the Ancient Babylonian State; Judges, Law-Courts, and Legal Processes; Legal Decisions; Public Rights; Criminal Law; The Family Organization; Courtship and Marriage; Divorce and Desertion; Rights of Widows; Obligations and Rights of Children; The Education and Early Life of Children; Adoption; Rights of Inheritance; Slavery; Land Tenure in Babylonia; The Army, Corvee, and other Claims for Personal Service; The Functions and Organization of the Temple; and Donations and Bequests; Sales; Loans and Deposits; Pledges and Guarantees; Wages of Hired Laborers; Lease of Property; The Laws of Trade; Partnership and Power of Attorney; Accounts and Business Documents; and Babylonian and Assyrian Letters.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.
