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Ex Oriente Lex

Near Eastern Influences on Ancient Greek and Roman Law

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  • 288 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

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Mesopotamian legal traditions significantly shaped early Greek and Roman law, as explored through twelve insightful essays. Raymond Westbrook reveals how fragments of archaic legal texts gain new interpretations when viewed against the backdrop of Near Eastern influences. His analysis highlights the deep connections between these ancient legal systems, illustrating the far-reaching impact of Mesopotamian thought on the development of law in the Mediterranean world.

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Ex Oriente Lex, Raymond Westbrook

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2015
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