Lectures On the Growth of Criminal Law in Ancient Communities

This book is a comprehensive guide on the development of criminal law in ancient communities. Richard R. Cherry, a renowned legal scholar, provides a detailed analysis of the origins, evolution and transformation of criminal laws in early societies. The book delves into the legal systems of Mesopotamia, Rome, Greece, Israel and other ancient cultures, exploring the social, political and economic factors that influenced the codification of criminal laws. Cherry's work sheds light on a fascinating period in legal history and is an invaluable resource for legal scholars, historians and anyone interested in the evolution of law.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.