Babylonian and Assyrian Laws Contracts and Letters; Volume 2

<p><i>Babylonian and Assyrian Laws Contracts and Letters</i> Volume 2 presents a detailed compilation of legal and administrative texts from ancient Mesopotamia. Authored by Claude Hermann Walter Johns this volume offers invaluable insights into the legal frameworks economic transactions and societal structures of Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations. Covering a range of topics from property rights and commercial agreements to domestic regulations and correspondence the book provides a comprehensive view of daily life and governance in the ancient Near East.</p> <p>Students of ancient history legal scholars and anyone interested in the origins of law and civilization will find this collection an indispensable resource. The meticulous translation and scholarly annotations make these ancient documents accessible to a modern audience shedding light on the enduring legacy of Babylonian and Assyrian culture. Discover the intricacies of ancient legal thought and the foundations of modern jurisprudence through these remarkable historical records.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>