Book 2

King Hammurabi of Babylon

by Marc Van de Mieroop

Published 9 September 2004
This is the first biography in English of King Hammurabi, who ruled Babylon from 1792 to 1750 BC and presents a rounded view of his accomplishments. This book: describes how Hammurabi dealt with powerful rivals and extended his kingdom; draws on the King's own writings and on diplomatic correspondence...Read more