This anthology of historic legal documents ranges from the ancient
Code of Hammurabi to the American Civil Rights Act. In this volume,
Richard W. Nice has assembled a wealth of meaningful and significant
documents that represent humanity’s ever-evolving attempt to govern
society by imposing laws. Drawn from ancient, medieval, and modern
times, this anthology provides an enlightening overview of world
history and legal theory, told entirely in primary documents. Some of
the earliest attempts to regulate human behavior sprang from powerful,
primitive religious influences that governed matters of ethics and
morals, such as the Mosaic Code of Palestine. The first “pure” law
can be traced back to the Law of the Twelve Tables, the forerunner of
Roman Law, which in turn had an immeasurable effect on modern Western
law. Organized by region and era, Treasury of Law is an essential
volume for anyone curious about the evolution of legal codes and
practices.
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ISBN
9781504082686
Publisert
2022
Utgiver
Vendor
Philosophical Library/Open Road
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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