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The Law Code of Manu

Paperback • 2009 • English

The Law Code of Manu

By Patrick Olivelle

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'Manu was seated, when the great seers came up to him: "Please, Lord, tell us the Laws of all the social classes, as well as of those born in between..."'The Law Code of Manu is the most authoritative and the best-known legal text of ancient India. Famous for two thousand years it still generates controversy, with Manu's verses being cited in support of the oppression of women and members of the lower castes. A seminal Hindu text, the Law Code is important for its classic description of so man...Show more

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9780199555338

Published year

2009

Language

English

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The Law Code of Manu

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Paperback

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