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The Oldest Code of Laws in the World is a historical and scholarly work by C. H. W. Johns that presents and explains the ancient Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest known written legal systems in human history. The book explores the laws created by King Hammurabi of Babylon around 1754 BCE and their importance in the development of civilization and justice. The work examines laws related to trade, family, property, crime, punishment, labor, and social order, offering readers insight into how ancient Babylonian society functioned. Johns also discusses the historical background and meaning of these laws in the context of early legal traditions.