Legal Documents From Erech - Albert Tobias Clay - Bog

Legal Documents From Erech: Dated In The Seleucid Era, 312-65 B.C. is a book written by Albert Tobias Clay and published in 1913. The book is a collection of legal documents that were discovered in the ancient city of Erech (modern-day Warka, Iraq) and date back to the Seleucid Era, which spanned from 312 to 65 B.C.The legal documents in the book include contracts, deeds, and other legal agreements that shed light on the legal system and social customs of ancient Mesopotamia. The documents are written in cuneiform script, the writing system used in ancient Mesopotamia, and are translated into English by Clay.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the legal system of ancient Mesopotamia and the historical context of the documents. The second part contains the translated legal documents themselves, along with notes and commentary from Clay.Overall, Legal Documents From Erech: Dated In The Seleucid Era, 312-65 B.C. is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the legal and social history of ancient Mesopotamia.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.