The Law Book: From Hammurabi to the International Criminal Court, 250 Milestones in the History of Law

The Law Book: From Hammurabi to the International Criminal Court, 250 Milestones in the History of Law
ISBN-10
1454927879
ISBN-13
9781454927877
Pages
528
Language
English
Published
2017-08-24
Publisher
Sterling Milestones
Author
Michael H. Roffer

Description

Explores 250 of the most fundamental cases, laws and trials that have changed our world. Examines diverse topics from around the globe. Offers authoriative context to ancient documents, as well as contemporary issues.

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