It is interesting. Back then it was a new paradigm. I only wish there were more first hand sources from common folk, but because only the wealthy were usually literate and could afford it they could contribute to written history. Its a reason I love art for history too. I just want to know what the people thought of Hammurabi's rule. Luckily we do know that the law was written in laymens terms on the tablet and displayed publically, so everyone could see!

It seems like a reoccuring piece in history, but especially in that part of the world, it involved a lot of warfare. Hmmm, gets me thinking....