King Hammurabi of Babylon A Biography

Name: King Hammurabi of Babylon A Biography
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ISBN: 9781405126601

ISBN-10: 1405126604

ISBN-13: 9781405126601

Edition: 2005

Authors: Marc Van De Mieroop

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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 remembered as one of the great kings of the past. Written to be accessible to a general audience.

Book details

List price: $52.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/22/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.55" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



List of Illustrations


Preface


Map


Chronology


Abbreviations



The Early Years



The Defeat of Elam



The Annexation of Larsa



The Overthrow of Eshnunna



Supremacy in the North



The Sack of Mari



Governing the New State



Hammurabi, the Lawgiver



Hammurabi's Character



Hammurabi's Legacy



On Writing Hammurabi's Biography


Glossary


Notes


Bibliography


Guide to Further Reading


Index