Hammurabi of Babylon

Hammurabi was the sixth king of ancient Babylon and its greatest, expanding the city-state's role and influence into an imperium that crushed rivals and dominated Mesopotamia. He was renowned for his Code of Laws, which pioneered a new kind of lawmaking and remains influential today. Dominique Charpin argues that Hammurabi was responsible for pivotal developments in the history of civilization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Hammurabi, the sixth king of ancient Babylon, was a remarkable ruler who expanded the city-state's influence and became the dominant power in Mesopotamia. He is known for his Code of Laws, which was inscribed on a stele in Akkadian and displayed publicly for all citizens to read. The Code's 282 specific legal injunctions, attributed to the god Marduk, have had a lasting impact and are often compared to the biblical Ten Commandments. Dominique Charpin, a renowned modern scholar of ancient Babylon, explores Hammurabi's life and achievements in this engaging appraisal. Charpin highlights Hammurabi's ability as a ruler and his contributions to the history of civilization.

Weight: 416g
Dimension: 233 x 155 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350197787