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Hammurabi: A Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of Hammurabi
Explore the Captivating History of Hammurabi Free History BONUS Inside! The story of Hammurabi is the story of forty-three years jampacked with conquest, temple and wall building, irrigation efforts, and lawmaking, but it’s also a story of broken relations and rising and falling empires. It’s a story of betrayal and shifting alliances, a story where even the gods take a backseat to the matters of common men. It’s a tale that’s both thousands of years old and, interestingly enough, just as contemporary as it was when Hammurabi still drew breath. And, like all great tales of history, it’s a yarn that teaches the common man that no feat of greatness comes without a price, and that human nature is just as complex as it was when Babylonians praised Marduk and hailed Hammurabi as a god in his own right. In A Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of Hammurabi, you will discover topics such as Babylon Before Position of the City in Mesopotamia, Early RulersRise of Wars and Achievements Chronology of HammurabiReign of Babylon During His Reign, Relations to Other Cities Hammurabi’s BabylonHammurabi’s Physical Appearance, Relations with Other Rulers, Glimpses of His PersonalityThe Code of Hammurabi and Early Mesopotamian LawDissecting the CodeHammurabi’s LegacyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Hammurabi, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
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Published December 21, 2018
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January 31, 2019
This book provides a brief overview of the life of Hammurabi (1810 B.C.E.-1750 B.C.E.). Under the rule of Hammurabi, the Babylonians ended up ruling all of Mesopotamia. He is known for the Code of Hammurabi; the first written legal code.
I had never heard of Captivating History before obtaining this book. Apparently, their goal is to provide a brief interesting overview on a historical topic. Looking at their collection I see books on ancient leaders, FDR and the Haitian Revolution. The books are short only averaging 100 pages. If you want a quick overview of a historical topic, they seem to be a good choice.
The book is well written and researched. They packed a lot of information into a short time frame. Information about Hammurabi was provided as well as some general information about the time. Glad I listened to this on an audiobook as I would never be able to pronounce all the names. I noted that the Middle East was constantly at war at the time of Hammurabi and is still at war.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is three hours and 6 minutes. Desmond Manny does a good job narrating the book. Manny is a voice-over artist and audiobook narrator.
I had never heard of Captivating History before obtaining this book. Apparently, their goal is to provide a brief interesting overview on a historical topic. Looking at their collection I see books on ancient leaders, FDR and the Haitian Revolution. The books are short only averaging 100 pages. If you want a quick overview of a historical topic, they seem to be a good choice.
The book is well written and researched. They packed a lot of information into a short time frame. Information about Hammurabi was provided as well as some general information about the time. Glad I listened to this on an audiobook as I would never be able to pronounce all the names. I noted that the Middle East was constantly at war at the time of Hammurabi and is still at war.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is three hours and 6 minutes. Desmond Manny does a good job narrating the book. Manny is a voice-over artist and audiobook narrator.
December 25, 2018
Kindle Unlimited, he expanded the kingdom to conquer all of ancient Mesopotamia, so this book would go after any to do with Msopotamia {I try to keep up/in mind where the books go timeline wise not when written about, it's how I somewhat keep the timeline in my head}*
Explore the Captivating History of Hammurabi Free History BONUS Inside!
The story of Hammurabi is the story of forty-three years jampacked with conquest, temple and wall building, irrigation efforts, and lawmaking, but it’s also a story of broken relations and rising and falling empires. It’s a story of betrayal and shifting alliances, a story where even the gods take a backseat to the matters of common men. It’s a tale that’s both thousands of years old and, interestingly enough, just as contemporary as it was when Hammurabi still drew breath. And, like all great tales of history, it’s a yarn that teaches the common man that no feat of greatness comes without a price, and that human nature is just as complex as it was when Babylonians praised Marduk and hailed Hammurabi as a god in his own right.
In Hammurabi: A Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of Hammurabi, you will discover topics such as Babylon Before Hammurabi: Position of the City in Mesopotamia, Early Rulers Rise of Hammurabi: Wars and Achievements Chronology of Hammurabi Reign of Hammurabi: Babylon During His Reign, Relations to Other Cities Hammurabi’s Babylon Hammurabi’s Character: Physical Appearance, Relations with Other Rulers, Glimpses of His Personality The Code of Hammurabi and Early Mesopotamian Law Dissecting the Code Hammurabi’s Legacy And much, much more!
*Assyrian, Gilgamesh, Mesopotamia, Sumerians, Babylonians, Ur, etc
Assyrian History: A Captivating Guide to the Assyrians and Their Powerful Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia
Hittites: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Anatolian People Who Established the Hittite Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia
Sumerians: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Sumerian History, Sumerian Mythology and the Mesopotamian Empire of the Sumer Civilization
Ur: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Important Sumerian City-States in Ancient Mesopotamia
Hammurabi: A Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of Hammurabi
Explore the Captivating History of Hammurabi Free History BONUS Inside!
The story of Hammurabi is the story of forty-three years jampacked with conquest, temple and wall building, irrigation efforts, and lawmaking, but it’s also a story of broken relations and rising and falling empires. It’s a story of betrayal and shifting alliances, a story where even the gods take a backseat to the matters of common men. It’s a tale that’s both thousands of years old and, interestingly enough, just as contemporary as it was when Hammurabi still drew breath. And, like all great tales of history, it’s a yarn that teaches the common man that no feat of greatness comes without a price, and that human nature is just as complex as it was when Babylonians praised Marduk and hailed Hammurabi as a god in his own right.
In Hammurabi: A Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of Hammurabi, you will discover topics such as Babylon Before Hammurabi: Position of the City in Mesopotamia, Early Rulers Rise of Hammurabi: Wars and Achievements Chronology of Hammurabi Reign of Hammurabi: Babylon During His Reign, Relations to Other Cities Hammurabi’s Babylon Hammurabi’s Character: Physical Appearance, Relations with Other Rulers, Glimpses of His Personality The Code of Hammurabi and Early Mesopotamian Law Dissecting the Code Hammurabi’s Legacy And much, much more!
*Assyrian, Gilgamesh, Mesopotamia, Sumerians, Babylonians, Ur, etc
Assyrian History: A Captivating Guide to the Assyrians and Their Powerful Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia
Hittites: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Anatolian People Who Established the Hittite Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia
Sumerians: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Sumerian History, Sumerian Mythology and the Mesopotamian Empire of the Sumer Civilization
Ur: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Important Sumerian City-States in Ancient Mesopotamia
Hammurabi: A Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of Hammurabi
November 17, 2020
Good easy read great history basics.
. I very much enjoyed this book. It was an easy read, and gave a good foundation to understanding Hammurabi. It is a snapshot of his culture and why the laws were so interesting. I recommend this for non law majors to understand the basics. Well done.
. I very much enjoyed this book. It was an easy read, and gave a good foundation to understanding Hammurabi. It is a snapshot of his culture and why the laws were so interesting. I recommend this for non law majors to understand the basics. Well done.
December 26, 2018
I thought that this book was well written.It covered his life, conquests, the complicated politics and that famous Code which includes 281different laws. He was one amazing man.
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January 2, 2020I love this new Series! The writing is current and fresh. The length is good enough to capture what you really want to know and can remember after finishing.
September 27, 2020
Rey de toda Mesopotamia
Describe sus campañas y su obra el código de Hammurabi, tiene errores autograficos pero es bueno para aprender de la vida de este importante rey 🌾🌾🌾
Describe sus campañas y su obra el código de Hammurabi, tiene errores autograficos pero es bueno para aprender de la vida de este importante rey 🌾🌾🌾
April 7, 2021
Well this books is very basic and not worthy of the price it demands. Just a few rudimentary searches on wiki will give the same info.
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