A History of Ancient Near Eastern Law

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A history of ancient Near Eastern law / edited by Raymond Westbrook ; editorial board,

Gary Beckman ... [et al.].

p. cm. — (Handbook of Oriental studies. Section one, The Near and Middle East ; v. 72

= Handbuch der Orientalistik)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 90-04-12995-2 (hard cover)

1. Law—Middle East—History. 2. Law, Ancient. I. Westbrook, Raymond. II. Beckman,
   Gary M. III. Handbuch der Orientalistik. Erste Abteilung, Nahe und der Mittlere Osten ;


2. Bd.

KL147.H57 2003

340.5'394—dc

2003050223

ISSN 0169-

ISBN 90 04 12995 2 (set)

ISBN 90 04 10794 0 (Vol. 1)

ISBN 90 04 13585 5 (Vol. 2)

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