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The book examines Hammurabi’s character through descriptions of appearance and personality. A central focus is the Code of Hammurabi: its discovery, the stele, composition, and social stratification, followed by analysis of the prologue, code, and epilogue and common misconceptions. The work also reviews Hammurabi’s legacy.","Hammurabi  \nA Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of  \nHammurabi  \n© Copyright 2018  \nAll Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the author. Reviewers may quote brief passages in reviews.  \nDisclaimer: No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, or transmitted by email without permission in writing from the publisher.  \nWhile all attempts have been made to verify the information provided in this publication, neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions or contrary interpretations of the subject matter herein.  \nThis book is for entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are those of the author alone, and should not be taken as expert instruction or commands. The reader is responsible for his or her own actions.  \nAdherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including international, federal, state and local laws governing professional licensing, business practices, advertising and all other aspects of doing business in the US, Canada, UK or any other jurisdiction is the sole responsibility of the purchaser or reader.  \nNeither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility or liability whatsoever on the behalf of the purchaser or reader of these materials. Any perceived slight of any individual or organization is purely unintentional.  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction  \nChapter 1 – Babylon Before Hammurabi: Position of the City in  \nMesopotamia, Early Rulers  \nPosition of Babylon-Geography  \nPosition of Babylon – Politics and Power  \nEarly Rulers of Babylon  \nChapter 2 – Rise of Hammurabi: Wars and Achievements  \nChronology of Hammurabi  \nEarly Years  \nBeating Elam  \nAttacking, Sacking, and Conquering Larsa  \nThe Defeat of Eshnunna  \nNorthern Kingdoms and Hammurabi  \nMari’s Submission  \nChapter 3 – Reign of Hammurabi: Babylon During His Reign, Relations to  \nOther Cities  \nHammurabi’s Babylon  \nBabylon and Other Cities  \nChapter 4 – Hammurabi’s Character: Physical Appearance, Relations with  \nOther Rulers, Glimpses of His Personality  \nWhat Did Hammurabi Look Like?  \nHammurabi’s Personality – Dealing with Others  \nChapter 5 – The Code of Hammurabi and Early Mesopotamian Law  \nDiscovery of the Code  \nThe Appearance of the Stele  \nThe Composition of the Code  \nSocial Stratification of Babylonians  \nChapter 6: Dissecting the Code  \nThe Prologue  \nThe Code Proper  \nThe Epilogue  \nNotes on the Code; Common Misconceptions Chapter 7 – Hammurabi’s Legacy  \nConclusion  \nBibliography  \nNotes on Images  \nFree Bonus from Captivating History: History Ebook  \nHi History Lovers!  \nMy name is Matt Clayton, and I’m the creator of Captivating History. First off, I want to THANK YOU for reading our books in the Captivating History series. As an avid reader of History myself, I aim to produce books that will hold you captive.  \nNow you have a chance to join our exclusive history list so you can get theebook below for free as well as discounts and a potential to get more history books for free! Simply click the link below to join.  \nP.S. If you join now, you will also receive a free Mythology book.  \nRemember that it’s 100% free to join the list.  \nClick here to access your bonus  \nAlso, make sure to follow us on: Twitter: @Captivhistory  \nFacebook: Captivating History: @captivatinghistory  \nIntroduction  \nAncient Mesopotamia is a region both shrouded in mystery and laden with fascinating stories. More often than not, they speak of strong heroes, epic rulers, and the matters of both gods and men. And the more we uncover about its history, the more fascinating it becomes. We learn that these people weren’t as savage or barbaric as we are today, that their worldviews, attitudes, and everyday customs match ours more cl","cbCaidTeUJ5OmMGq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidTeUJ5OmMGq","pdf",2244444,1,113,"English","en",105,"# Introduction\n# Chapter 1 – Babylon Before Hammurabi\n## Position of Babylon and early rulers\n# Chapter 2 – Rise of Hammurabi\n## Chronology, wars, and achievements\n# Chapter 3 – Reign of Hammurabi\n## Babylon and relations to other cities\n# Chapter 4 – Hammurabi’s Character\n## Appearance and personality\n# Chapter 5 – The Code of Hammurabi and Early Mesopotamian Law\n## Discovery, stele, composition, and social stratification\n# Chapter 6: Dissecting the Code\n## Prologue, code proper, epilogue, notes and misconceptions\n# Chapter 7 – Hammurabi’s Legacy\n## Conclusion and references","[{\"question\":\"What historical background does the book provide before Hammurabi’s rise?\",\"answer\":\"It describes Babylon’s geographic and political 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