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King Hammurabi of Babylon
King Hammurabi of Babylon
Book • 2008
This book by Marc van de Mieroop provides a detailed examination of King Hammurabi's life, reign, and legacy in ancient Babylon.
Drawing on cuneiform sources and archaeological evidence, it explores his rise to power, military conquests, administrative reforms, and the creation of the renowned Code of Hammurabi.
The work situates Hammurabi within the broader context of Mesopotamian history, offering insights into Old Babylonian society, economy, and politics.
Drawing on cuneiform sources and archaeological evidence, it explores his rise to power, military conquests, administrative reforms, and the creation of the renowned Code of Hammurabi.
The work situates Hammurabi within the broader context of Mesopotamian history, offering insights into Old Babylonian society, economy, and politics.
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The Code of Hammurabi
Included in the reading list as a biography of Hammurabi and his historical context.
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The Code of Hammurabi
