The Oldest Code of Laws in the World

The Oldest Code of Laws in the World presents a meticulous translation and analysis of the legal principles codified by Hammurabi, the sixth king of Babylon, around 1754 BCE. This seminal text features a series of edicts that illuminate the social, economic, and moral fabric of ancient Babylonian society, characterized by its clear, direct prose and legalistic precision. Hammurabi'Äôs laws encompa...