The Oldest Laws In The World: Being An Account Of The Hammurabi Code And The Sinaitic Legislation (SCARCE 1906 FIRST EDITION)
by Edwards, Chilperic (Pseud. For Edward John Pilcher)
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- Very Good
- Paperback
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- Condition
- Very Good
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About This Item
London: Watts & Co, 1906. VG. First edition. Paperback. 64pp. A well-researched and authoritative study of the Babylonian inscription containing the Laws of Hammurabi, the book brings together all the known facts connected with the period of Babylonian history to which it belongs. There is also a chapter explaining the dependence of the Mosaic Laws upon Babylonian legislation, the book will interest researchers of the history of civilisation and the evolution of Semitic Law. Chapters include, 'The Discovery of the Hammurabi Code', 'The Legal System of the Babylonians', 'Hammurabi and His Reign', 'The Laws of Moses'. Appendices include, 'The First Dynasty of Babylon' and 'Relics of Earlier Babylonian Laws'. With Appendixes and Indexes. Issued as Number 11 in the 'Extra Series' of the Rationalist Press Association. Spotting to edges and occassional spotting throughout; else a very good copy of the SCARCE first edition. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- Greystone Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10371
- Title
- The Oldest Laws In The World: Being An Account Of The Hammurabi Code And The Sinaitic Legislation (SCARCE 1906 FIRST EDITION)
- Author
- Edwards, Chilperic (Pseud. For Edward John Pilcher)
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Watts & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1906
- Keywords
- Chilperic Edwards. Edward John Pilcher. Rationalist Press Association. Hammurabi Code. Sinaitic Legislation. Babylon. Susa. Babylonians. Moses. Laws Of Moses. Babylonian History. History Of Babylon. History. Ancient History. Hammurabi. Laws Of Hammurabi.
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