Legal Codes explores how ancient legal frameworks shaped modern justice systems.
It examines the Code of Hammurabi and the Law of the Twelve Tables, revealing the enduring influence of historical jurisprudence on contemporary legal thought.
The book highlights the evolution of legal principles like due process and the rule of law, tracing their origins to early civilizations.
The book systematically unfolds, beginning with an introduction to legal codification in the ancient world.
It then thematically explores concepts like property, contract, and criminal law, demonstrating their development across centuries.
The analysis draws on textual analysis of ancient codes, comparative studies, and historical research, appealing to students, legal professionals, and general readers interested in the history of law and political science.
