ISBN: 9780259563754 - Aus Dem Babylonischen Rechtsleben, Vol. 1 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive study of the ancient Babylonian legal system, particularly its rules on slavery and debt. The author has painstakingly assembled and analyzed numerous legal documents from the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II and Nabonidus, providing unprecedented insights into the social and economic life of ancient Mesopotamia. Through these documents, the book delves into the intricate web of contracts, guarantees, and property rights that governed Babylonian society, shedding light on the complex relationships between masters and slaves, debtors and creditors, and the different classes of people within the Babylonian empire. Ultimately, this book deepens our understanding of the sophisticated legal framework that enabled the ancient Babylonians to regulate their affairs and build a thriving civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …