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1 online resource |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Sources -- A summary of political history -- State economy -- Structure of the old Babylonian state -- The fall of the old Babylonian state -- Conclusion. |
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This book describes and analyzes the economic and administrative structure as well as the ideological background of the Old Babylonian state during the rule of the first dynasty. The author focuses on the role of the state in the economy, administration, politics, and ideology. |
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Cover; The Material and Ideological Base of the Old Babylonian State; The Material and Ideological Base of the Old Babylonian State History, Economy, and Politics; Copyright; Contents; Abbreviations; Chapter 1; Sources; Main Types of Written Sources; Administrative Texts; Contracts; Letters; Royal Inscriptions; Legal Texts; Historiographical Texts; Year Names; Oaths; Legends on Seals; Judicial Protocols; Royal Hymns; The Appearance of Texts; Notes; Chapter 2; A Summary of Political History; Humble Inceptions (from Sumu-abum to Sîn-muballiṭ); The Building of the State (Ḫammu-rabi) |
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Fighting the Enemies (Samsu-iluna)The Decline of the State in the Late Old Babylonian Period (from Abī-ešuḫ to Samsu-ditāna); Notes; Chapter 3; State Economy; Economic Sectors; Relationship between the State and the Temples; Private Sector; Plant Production; Grain Production; Direct Administration; Indirect Administration; Rent in Services; Rent Paid in Kind; Gardening and Orcharding; Animal Production; Fishing; Crafts; Trade; Sale and Purchase; Long-Distance Trade; Lease; Leasing Immovable Property; Hiring Manpower; Loan; Exchange Equivalent; Prices of Goods; Organization of Trade |
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Conclusion: The Old Babylonian EconomyNotes; Chapter 4; Structure of the Old Babylonian State; Old Babylonian King; Royal Ideology; Royal Titulary; Legitimacy of the Royal Power; Legislative Activities of the King; State Administration; Administration of Urban Settlements; Obligations of Inhabitants toward the State; Service Obligations; Compulsory Payments; Army; Conclusion: Structure of the Old Babylonian state; Notes; Chapter 5; The Fall of the Old Babylonian State; Conclusion: The Fall of the Old Babylonian State; Notes; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
Babylonia -- History.
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Babylonia -- Politics and government.
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Babylonia -- Economic policy.
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History: Ancient -- General. |
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Political Science: History & Theory. |
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Political Science: World -- Middle Eastern. |
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Economic policy. |
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Politics and government. |
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Middle East -- Babylonia. |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Pecha, Lukáš, author. Material and ideological base of the old Babylonian state Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2018 9781498559874 (DLC) 2018040710 |
| ISBN |
9781498559881 (epub) |
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1498559883 |
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9781498559874 (cloth) (alkaline paper) |
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