| Author |
Johns, C. H. W. (Claude Hermann Walter), 1857-1920 |
| LoC No. |
04030997
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| Title |
Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters" by C. H. W. Johns is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the legal and social frameworks of ancient Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations, delving into topics such as laws, contracts, and communication methods of the time. It provides readers with foundational insights into how these ancient societies were organized and governed, as well as the evolution of legal thought. The opening of the work sets the stage by emphasizing the importance of studying ancient documents to better understand the complexities of modern civilization. Johns emphasizes that the records from Babylon and Assyria reveal much about fundamental human principles that continue to resonate today. He discusses the background of the legal inscriptions preserved from these ancient civilizations, highlighting the need for careful study due to the inherent challenges of transcription and interpretation. The introduction also outlines the approach the author will take, previewing the types of legal documents and letters that will be examined throughout the text, exemplifying the rich and formal structure of ancient communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| LoC Class |
KL: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Asia and Eurasia, Africa, Pacific Area, and Antarctica
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| Subject |
Law, Assyro-Babylonian
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| Subject |
Assyro-Babylonian letters
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| Subject |
Civilization, Assyro-Babylonian -- Sources
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28674 |
| Release Date |
May 3, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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