In 1792, Hammurabi inherited the small territory of Babylon but by the end of his 43-year reign he had amalgamated the neighbouring city-states to produce a large, unified state. This is the first biography in English of the man that achieved this transformation.
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In 1792, Hammurabi inherited the small territory of Babylon but by the end of his 43-year reign he had amalgamated the neighbouring city-states to produce a large, unified state. This is the first biography in English of the man that achieved this transformation.
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New. Presents the biography of King Hammurabi, who ruled Babylon from 1792 to 1750 BC. This book describes how Hammurabi dealt with powerful rivals and extended his kingdom. It explores the administration of the kingdom and the legacies of his rule, especially his legal code. Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives. Num Pages: 184 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 366. 2004. 1st Edition. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.