Publisher's Synopsis
Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters is a book written by C. H. W. Johns that explores the legal system and written communication of the ancient Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the laws, contracts, and letters of these civilizations, which date back to the third millennium BCE. The author analyzes the legal codes and contracts in detail, providing insights into the social and economic structures of these ancient societies. The book also includes translations of letters, which give readers a glimpse into the daily lives of the people of Babylon and Assyria. Overall, Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, law, or the development of written communication.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.
