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Law in Ancient Egypt examines the legal philosophy, legal institutions, and laws of the ancient Egyptians. Ancient documents, accounts, and literature provide the basis for a wide perspective of law and the Egyptian legal system. VerSteeg delineates and analyzes the elements of Egyptian law, explaining how social, religious, cultural, and political forces shaped both the procedural and substantive aspects of law.Part I considers the theory of justice in ancient Egypt, exploring the role of law in society. Part I also traces the development of the judicial system distinguishing the various types of judges, courts, and procedures that were employed to make justice available to all. Part II reconstructs the substantive laws of the ancient Egyptians, including chapters detailing property, family law, inheritance and succession, tort and criminal law, contracts, and status. Land records, wills, sales documents, court chronicles, works of ancient fiction, and accounts of ancient trials illustrate the sophisticated, often subtle, and complex nature of law in ancient Egypt.This study provides an introduction to law in ancient Egypt. It is the first comprehensive overview of the subject written from the perspective of someone trained as an American lawyer who is also sufficiently familiar with the discipline of Egyptology. The book will be of interest to Egyptologists, legal historians, law students, and educated nonspecialists who are interested in the interaction of law, history, and ancient culture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Law in Ancient Egypt'? A: 'Law in Ancient Egypt' examines the legal philosophy, institutions, and laws of ancient Egypt, emphasizing how social, cultural, and political forces shaped their legal system.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Russ VerSteeg, who combines expertise in American law with knowledge of Egyptology.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including the theory of justice, judicial systems, property law, family law, inheritance, tort and criminal law, and contracts in ancient Egypt.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialists? A: 'Law in Ancient Egypt' is written for a broad audience, including educated non-specialists interested in the intersection of law and ancient culture.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring it is still readable and valuable for study.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian law.
- Q: When was 'Law in Ancient Egypt' published? A: 'Law in Ancient Egypt' was published on March 1, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of 'Law in Ancient Egypt' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its field? A: It is the first comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian law from the perspective of someone trained as an American lawyer, making its insights particularly valuable.
- Q: Are there any historical documents referenced in the book? A: Yes, the book references ancient documents, court chronicles, and fictional works to illustrate the complexities of law in ancient Egypt.