Format:
Online-Ressource (186 p)
ISBN:
9781405126595
Series Statement:
Blackwell Ancient Lives v.19
Content:
This is the first biography in English of King Hammurabi, who ruled Babylon from 1792 to 1750 BC and presents a rounded view of his accomplishments. Describes how Hammurabi dealt with powerful rivals and extended his kingdom. Draws on the King's own writings and on diplomatic correspondence that has only recently become available. Explores the administration of the kingdom and the legacies of his rule, especially his legal code. Demonstrates how Hammurabi's conquests irrevocably changed the political organization of the Near East, so that he was long rem
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Description based upon print version of record
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King Hammurabi of Babylon: A Biography; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Map; Chronology; Abbreviations; 1 The Early Years; 2 The Defeat of Elam; 3 The Annexation of Larsa; 4 The Overthrow of Eshnunna; 5 Supremacy in the North; 6 The Sack of Mari; 7 Governing the New State; 8 Hammurabi, the Lawgiver; 9 Hammurabi's Character; 10 Hammurabi's Legacy; 11 On Writing Hammurabi's Biography; Glossary; Notes; Bibliography; Guide to Further Reading; Index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780470695340
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781405126601
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe King Hammurabi of Babylon : A Biography
Language:
English
Keywords:
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