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Explore the origins of legal systems in Primitive Law, Past and Present, part of the Routledge Library Editions: Anthropology and Ethnography. This scholarly work examines the evolution of law from basic rules of conduct to formal legal codes. By correlating early economic development with legal shifts, the text illustrates how laws change alongside material culture. The scope of this study covers a wide range of ancient and medieval societies, including the Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, Hebrews, and Romans. It also provides insights into the legal structures of Hindu, English, and German peoples, as well as various cultures from Africa, Australia, and America. Originally published in 1971, this book remains a significant resource for those studying the history of legal and social sciences.

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This Routledge Library Edition provides a deep study of the beginnings of law and the primitive stages of its development.

The text tracks the evolution of legal systems from rudimentary rules of conduct to complex formal codes.

Content covers diverse ancient and medieval cultures including the Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Hebrews.

The book examines legal structures from various regions such as Africa, Australia, America, and Europe.

It illustrates the connection between early economic development and the changing nature of material culture and law.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
26 February 2004
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09 February 2007

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