book chapter

Hammurabi and the end of his dynasty

cambridge ancient historyCambridge • Published In 1965 • Pages: 176-227

By: Gadd, C. J. (Cyril John).

Abstract
The author discusses Babylonian culture and history around the time of Hammurabi, focusing on foreign affairs and military campaigns. Legal codes, contracts, and court cases are also discussed. The document concludes with a brief discussion of the empire’s decline under Hammurabi’s successors, up to the beginning of the Kassite Dynasty.
Subjects
History
Real property
Mercantile business
Verbal arts
Chief executive
External relations
Legal norms
Sanctions
Military organization
culture
Babylonians
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2018
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1792 BC–1595 BC
Coverage Place
southern Iraq
Notes
[C. J. Gadd]
LCSH
Babylonia