Old Babylonian Contracts (1922)

Old Babylonian Contracts is a comprehensive book written by Edward Chiera in the year 1922. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient legal system of Babylon, which was one of the earliest and most advanced legal systems in the world. The author has studied and analyzed a large number of cuneiform tablets that were discovered in the ruins of Babylon and other ancient Mesopotamian cities. These tablets contain legal contracts, deeds, and other documents that were written in the Old Babylonian language.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a different aspect of the Babylonian legal system. The author begins by providing an overview of the social and economic conditions of ancient Babylon. He then goes on to discuss the various types of legal contracts that were used in Babylon, such as sales contracts, lease agreements, and marriage contracts. The author also explains the rules and procedures that were followed in the courts of Babylon, and how disputes were resolved.In addition to providing a detailed description of the Babylonian legal system, the book also contains translations of several important legal documents. These include contracts for the sale of land, the lease of property, and the hiring of labor. The author has also included a glossary of Old Babylonian legal terms, which makes the book useful for scholars and students of ancient law.Overall, Old Babylonian Contracts is an important work that provides a valuable insight into the legal system of one of the world's earliest civilizations. The book is well-researched and well-written, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of law and civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.