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Assyrian Deeds and Documents Recording the Transfer of Property, Vol. 2: Including the So-Called Private Contracts, Legal Decisions and Proclamations ... Chiefly of the 7th Century B. C.; Additional - Hardcover
Synopsis
A window into ancient property, law, and daily life from the Assyrian world.
This nonfiction work collects cuneiform texts from the Kouyunjik collections, focusing on how property was transferred, and how contracts, proclamations, and official records were used in 7th century B.C. society. The volume includes a rich introduction, notes on metrology and officials, and new texts that shed light on economic and legal practices of the time.
The book gathers deeds, contracts, and related documents, including private transfers, inventories, and schedules. It presents a careful scholarly apparatus, with emendations, marginal readings, and cross-references to earlier volumes, making it useful for researchers and students of ancient law, commerce, and administration. While rooted in primary sources, the volume provides context and commentary to help readers understand the period's business and governance.- Explore a wide range of document types, from deeds of sale to proclamations and estate inventories.
- See how officials, prices, and offices are documented, helping date events and identify contemporaries.
- Learn about metrology, weights, measures, and economic terms as used in ancient contracts.
- Find comparative notes that connect these texts to other volumes in the series and to related artifacts.
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