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100 1 _aJohns, C. H. W.
_q(Claude Hermann Walter),
_d1857-1920
245 1 0 _aBabylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-05-03
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLaw, Assyro-Babylonian
653 _aAssyro-Babylonian letters
653 _aCivilization, Assyro-Babylonian -- Sources
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28674
999 _c69582
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