book chapter

Law

Everyday life in Babylonia and Assyria • London • Published In 1965 • Pages: 137-155

By: Saggs, H. W. F..

Abstract
This is a description of Mesopotamian law focusing on the Code of Hammurabi, with comparisons to somewhat earlier Sumerian and later Assyrian legal codes. Specific texts are described and interpreted.
Subjects
Comparative evidence
Legal norms
Sanctions
culture
Babylonians
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Linguist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2018
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
2000–1250 BC
Coverage Place
Iraq
Notes
[by] H. W. F. Saggs. Drawings by Helen Nixon Fairfield
LCCN
65002284
LCSH
Babylonia