Material and Ideological Base of the Old Babylonian State

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.

Lukás Pecha is professor of philosophy and arts at University of West Bohemia, Pilsen

Abbreviations Babylonian Measures and Weights Introduction Chapter 1: Sources Chapter 2: A Summary of Political History Chapter 3: State Economy Chapter 4: Structure of the Old Babylonian State Chapter 5: The Fall of the Old Babylonian State Conclusion Bibliography Index About the Author