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Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters by C. H. W. Johns is a significant scholarly work that explores the legal systems, contractual practices, and correspondence of ancient Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations. Johns, a noted Assyriologist, provides translations and interpretations of various cuneiform texts that shed light on the social, economic, and legal frameworks of these ancient cultures. The book compiles a variety of legal documents, including laws from the famous Code of Hammurabi, contracts for goods and services, and letters that illustrate the day-to-day life of individuals in Mesopotamia.In this comprehensive study, Johns contextualizes the documents within the broader historical and cultural landscape of the time. He examines the principles underlying the legal codes, the nature of contracts, and the significance of written communication in facilitating trade and governance. Through these texts, the reader gains insight into the values and norms of Babylonian and Assyrian society, including issues of justice, property rights, and social hierarchy.