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Law Origins

Sebastian Farnham

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Publisher: Publifye

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Law Origins explores the fascinating journey of legal systems from rudimentary beginnings to the sophisticated structures governing modern nations. It examines how early civilizations established order and conceptualized justice, focusing on the emergence and influence of ancient legal codes.

 
These codes, like the Code of Hammurabi, marked a shift towards predictability and standardization, replacing arbitrary decisions with established principles. Understanding these systems is crucial because they laid the groundwork for concepts like due process and property rights, central to modern law.

 
The book argues that modern law's fundamental principles are rooted in the legal innovations of early civilizations. By understanding the historical and social contexts in which these systems arose, readers gain insights into the challenges of maintaining social cohesion and resolving conflicts in early societies.

 
The book progresses by first introducing law as a social construct, then examining written legal codes in Mesopotamia and Egypt, and finally exploring legal thought in ancient Greece and Rome before discussing the legacy on modern frameworks. This approach offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of law by examining legal history through social and political development.
Available since: 03/29/2025.
Print length: 65 pages.

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