ISBN: 9780226101583

By Dominique Charpin, Jane Marie Todd. Dominique Charpin is directeur d'etudes, section des Sciences historiques et philologiques, Ecole pratique des hautes etudes at the University of Pa… More...

By Dominique Charpin, Jane Marie Todd. Dominique Charpin is directeur d'etudes, section des Sciences historiques et philologiques, Ecole pratique des hautes etudes at the University of Paris. He is the author of Lire et Ecrire a Babylone, most recently, among several other books. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Writing, Law, and Kingship in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia by Dominique Charpin, Jane Marie Todd Ancient Mesopotamia, the fertile crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now western Iraq and eastern Syria, is considered to be the cradle of civilization - home of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, as well as the great Code of Hammurabi. This book focuses on the legal systems of Old Babylonian Mesopotamia. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Ancient Mesopotamia, the fertile crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now western Iraq and eastern Syria, is considered to be the cradle of civilization—home of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, as well as the great Code of Hammurabi. The Code was only part of a rich juridical culture from 2200–1600 BCE that saw the invention of writing and the development of its relationship to law, among other remarkable firsts.Though ancient history offers inexhaustible riches, Dominique Charpin focuses here on the legal systems of Old Babylonian Mesopotamia and offers considerable insight into how writing and the law evolved together to forge the principles of authority, precedent, and documentation that dominate us to this day. As legal codes throughout the region evolved through advances in cuneiform writing, kings and governments were able to stabilize their control over distant realms and impose a common language—which gave rise to complex social systems overseen by magistrates, judges, and scribes that eventually became the vast empires of history books. Sure to attract any reader with an interest in the ancient Near East, as well as rhetoric, legal history, and classical studies, this book is an innovative account of the intertwined histories of law and language. Author Biography Dominique Charpin is directeur d'etudes, section des Sciences historiques et philologiques, Ecole pratique des hautes etudes at the University of Paris. He is the author of Lire et Ecrire a Babylone, most recently, among several other books. Jane Marie Todd is the translator of numerous books for the University of Chicago Press. Table of Contents Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction. The Historian's Task and Sources 1. Reading and Writing in Mesopotamia: The Business of Specialists? 2. Outline for a Diplomatics of Mesopotamian Documents 3. Old Babylonian Law: Gesture, Speech, and Writing 4. The Transfer of Property Deeds and the Constitution of Family Archives 5. The Status of the Code of Hammurabi 6. The "Restoration" Edicts of the Babylonian Kings and Their Application 7. Hammurabi and International Law 8. Controlling Cross-Border Traffic Conclusion. A Civilization with Two Faces Notes Index Review "Charpin is to be congratulated, for he has furthered considerably our understanding of an important period in Mesopotamian history." - Journal of the American Oriental Society" Review Quote "The author has succeeded in presenting diverse studies on writing, law, and kingship as a coherent whole. The very reader-friendly, yet still precise, langua≥ well-organized structure; and succinct, clear manner of describing complex relationships make this informative book a pleasure to read." Details ISBN0226101584 Author Jane Marie Todd Short Title WRITING LAW & KINGSHIP IN OLD Language English Translator Jane Marie Todd ISBN-10 0226101584 ISBN-13 9780226101583 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2010 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Birth 1957 Publication Date 2010-11-15 AU Release Date 2010-11-15 NZ Release Date 2010-11-15 US Release Date 2010-11-15 UK Release Date 2010-11-15 Pages 200 Publisher The University of Chicago Press DEWEY 935.02 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:145248411; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780226101583, Book Title: Writing, Law, and Kingship in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia, Publication Year: 2010, Type: Textbook, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Publication Name: Writing, Law, and Kingship in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia, Item Height: 235mm, Item Width: 159mm, Subject: Law, History, Item Weight: 434g, Number of Pages: 200 Pages, T.H.E. University of Chicago Press<

ISBN: 9780226101583

Ancient Mesopotamia, the fertile crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now western Iraq and eastern Syria, is considered to be the cradle of civilization—home … More...

Ancient Mesopotamia, the fertile crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now western Iraq and eastern Syria, is considered to be the cradle of civilization—home of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, as well as the great Code of Hammurabi. The Code was only part of a rich juridical culture from 2200–1600 BCE that saw the invention of writing and the development of its relationship to law, among other remarkable firsts.Though ancient history offers inexhaustible riches, Dominique Charpin focuses here on the legal systems of Old Babylonian Mesopotamia and offers considerable insight into how writing and the law evolved together to forge the principles of authority, precedent, and documentation that dominate us to this day. As legal codes throughout the region evolved through advances in cuneiform writing, kings and governments were able to stabilize their control over distant realms and impose a common language—which gave rise to complex social systems overseen by magistrates, judges, and scribes that eventually became the vast empires of history books. Sure to attract any reader with an interest in the ancient Near East, as well as rhetoric, legal history, and classical studies, this book is an innovative account of the intertwined histories of law and language. Trade Books>Hardcover>World History>Ancient Hist>Ancient Hist, University of Chicago Press Core >2<

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