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sblake33's review against another edition
2.0
Not a book you would read for enjoyment, but still a good to read if you are majoring in world history or criminal justice. The code is basically an eye for an eye, while someone are pretty much the same now as it was before, I just felt like some crimes deserved more punishment. Like if a son where to hit his father the son would have his fingers cut off, but if a man where to hit a woman which caused a miscarriage he would have to pay her money, which to me that man deserves to have his fingers cut off. But anyway as I said not a book you pick up for enjoyment but it is an enlightening read.
medusax0's review against another edition
2.0
Not a book you would read for enjoyment, but still a good to read if you are majoring in world history or criminal justice. The code is basically an eye for an eye, while someone are pretty much the same now as it was before, I just felt like some crimes deserved more punishment. Like if a son where to hit his father the son would have his fingers cut off, but if a man where to hit a woman which caused a miscarriage he would have to pay her money, which to me that man deserves to have his fingers cut off. But anyway as I said not a book you pick up for enjoyment but it is an enlightening read.
beendeadtwice's review against another edition
4.0
The strong who harm the weak shall be put to death.
blueyorkie's review against another edition
4.0
Hammurabi remained in power thanks to his tenacity and great political ability, knowing how to take advantage of the best possible game of skill through pacts and alliances with contemporary kings. One of his first concerns was the implementation of law and order in the country, foundations that led to the internal unity of his kingdom. With great patience, self-mastery, and much political tact, he builds, through his victories and achievements, piece by piece, his vast empire. The critical feature in Hammurabi's reign is righteousness (justice, this contemporary thereof). He demonstrated a great effort to make justice reign, and any citizen had the right to appeal to the king. In the time of Hammurabi, centralism reached its peak. It will preserve the Code's Text in almost all of it, which scraped and lost 35 to 40 legal articles. Laws to punish possible crimes committed during the judicial process (1-5). The rules that regulate the patrimonial right (6-126). And if the dead were the son, the law of retaliation applies (117) - Laws governing family law and inheritance (127-195). Laws to Punish Bodily Injury (196-214) Were the laws of bodily harm only the same as equals? The rules that regulate the rights and duties of individual classes: Doctors (215-223). Veterinarians (224-225). Barbers (226-227). Bricklayers (228-233). Boatmen (234-240). The laws regulate prices and wages (241-277).
That part of the code is about regulating the entire labour market. New laws governing the possession of enslaved people (278-282) Established specific rules concerning enslaved people.
The emphasis gave to theft, agriculture, cattle ranching, property damage, murder, death and injury. The punishment or penalty is different for each class. Laws do not tolerate excuses or explanations for errors or failures: the code was freely displayed in plain sight so that no one could plead ignorance of the law as an excuse. However, few people knew how to read at that time.
That part of the code is about regulating the entire labour market. New laws governing the possession of enslaved people (278-282) Established specific rules concerning enslaved people.
The emphasis gave to theft, agriculture, cattle ranching, property damage, murder, death and injury. The punishment or penalty is different for each class. Laws do not tolerate excuses or explanations for errors or failures: the code was freely displayed in plain sight so that no one could plead ignorance of the law as an excuse. However, few people knew how to read at that time.
mikuthemuso's review against another edition
2.0
The most interesting parts of this text were the mention of women, corn , God, and slaves. A lot of mention of agriculture which I found interesting, the corn reminds me of Mexican Aztec culture. The polytheism and devotional content at the beginning and the end remind me of the Bhagavata Purana and the Vedas. Slaves reminds me of Israelite Torah. There's bits and pieces of information, but most of all, it is simply a lawbook. It is not an anthropological study on anything. I found Leviticus much more interesting, as its a book of rituals for priests.
simonvv's review against another edition
Ancient law text, all hiding several small stories with a bad ending. One cannot imagine why these have been written down.
annewithabook's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the oldest deciphered writings still around today, so I was curious to read it. It’s fascinating to read, a bit like the Ten Commandments, except with more death and just horribleness in general. Seriously, so many of the laws end with, “he shall be put to death.” I mean, a bit harsh. However, it’s interesting to see how similar these laws are to many lists of laws around the world (from Ancient China to the Bible), like don’t steal and laws of bequeathing property. This makes for both a quick and fun read, and I highly recommend it if you are interested in ancient history.
joshb1996's review against another edition
4.0
Almost humorous reading the concept of justice nearly 4000 years ago. Lots of reasons to put people to death. Makes me curious as to how our current justice system will be viewed millennia from now
shoaibmnagi's review against another edition
2.0
It pretty much says that everyone should be put to death. But given the fact that this document right here signifies the beginnings of civilization, I think it must be a required read for everyone.
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