King Hammurabi of Babylon

This is the first biography in English of King Hammurabi, who ruled Babylon from 1792 to 1750 BC and presents a rounded view of his accomplishments.

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• Describes how Hammurabi dealt with powerful rivals and extended his kingdom.
  
• Draws on the King’s own writings and on diplomatic correspondence that has only recently become available.
  
• Explores the administration of the kingdom and the legacies o...