02249cam a22003253u 4500 28674 UtSlPG 20260610133644.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04030997 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS KL Johns, C. H. W. (Claude Hermann Walter), 1857-1920 Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-05-03 "Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters" by C. H. W. Johns is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the legal and social frameworks of ancient Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations, delving into topics such as laws, contracts, and communication methods of the time. It provides readers with foundational insights into how these ancient societies were organized and governed, as well as the evolution of legal thought. The opening of the work sets the stage by emphasizing the importance of studying ancient documents to better understand the complexities of modern civilization. Johns emphasizes that the records from Babylon and Assyria reveal much about fundamental human principles that continue to resonate today. He discusses the background of the legal inscriptions preserved from these ancient civilizations, highlighting the need for careful study due to the inherent challenges of transcription and interpretation. The introduction also outlines the approach the author will take, previewing the types of legal documents and letters that will be examined throughout the text, exemplifying the rich and formal structure of ancient communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Law, Assyro-Babylonian Assyro-Babylonian letters Civilization, Assyro-Babylonian -- Sources https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28674 69582 69582