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Ancient Civilization of Hittite and Greece. Comparative Analysis on Government, Law Language and Characteristics of the Middle Eastern civilization

Title: Ancient Civilization of Hittite and Greece. Comparative Analysis on Government, Law Language and Characteristics of the Middle Eastern civilization

Essay , 2016 , 9 Pages , Grade: 79.1

Autor:in: Doctor Alfhonce Michael (Author)

World History - Antiquity
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This paper deals with the civilization of the Greeks and the Hittites.

It considers all aspects of the civilizations but especially what we know of law, literature and government: How do they compare? How are they different?

It lists some of the people who exemplify those characteristics of the civilization and how did they do so. Why does that person matter?

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Table of Contents

  • Civilization
  • Hittite Civilization
    • Hittite Kingship
    • Hittite Law
  • Greece Civilization
    • Greek Government
    • Greek Law

Objectives and Key Themes

This paper aims to analyze the similarities and differences between the early civilizations of the Hittites and the Greeks, specifically in the areas of law, literature, and government. It also examines the prominent personalities in these civilizations and their contributions to their respective societies.

  • Comparative analysis of Hittite and Greek civilizations
  • Exploration of legal systems and their development
  • Examination of government structures and leadership
  • Influence of prominent figures and their roles
  • Contrasting social and cultural norms

Chapter Summaries

This paper starts by outlining the characteristics of ancient civilizations, highlighting the key elements that define them. It then delves into the specificities of the Hittite and Greek civilizations, providing historical background and examining the cultural and technological advancements of each. The paper analyzes the differences in their governmental structures, particularly focusing on the roles of kings and assemblies in the Hittite kingdom and the various forms of government in ancient Greece, including monarchies, oligarchies, tyrannies, and democracies.

Furthermore, the paper explores the development of legal systems in both civilizations, contrasting the Hittite approach with its emphasis on a codified body of law and the gradual evolution of Greek law, marked by the contributions of figures like Draco and Solon. It also examines the role of revenge and compensation in the legal systems of both civilizations.

Keywords

The main keywords and focus topics of this paper include ancient civilizations, Hittite civilization, Greek civilization, law, government, kingship, assemblies, legal systems, Draco, Solon, cultural differences, historical comparisons, prominent personalities, and societal development.

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Title
Ancient Civilization of Hittite and Greece. Comparative Analysis on Government, Law Language and Characteristics of the Middle Eastern civilization
College
Kenyatta University
Grade
79.1
Author
Doctor Alfhonce Michael (Author)
Publication Year
2016
Pages
9
Catalog Number
V373284
ISBN (eBook)
9783668530843
ISBN (Book)
9783668530850
Language
English
Tags
ancient civilization hittite greece comparative analysis government language characteristics middle eastern
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Doctor Alfhonce Michael (Author), 2016, Ancient Civilization of Hittite and Greece. Comparative Analysis on Government, Law Language and Characteristics of the Middle Eastern civilization, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/373284
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