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The code of Hammurabi took place in 1750 BC. It was one of the earliest records of law written down.
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The Mosaic laws were given to the Hebrew people. Moses is said to been given law by god.
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The Byzahtine Emperor Justinian codified 1000 years of Roman Law. They emphasized equality under the law.
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France conquarded England. The land was divided among the nobles.
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This was a document made after King John of England abused his power.
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English nobility wanted more power which lead King John iii to challenge them.
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The Napoleonic code aka the French Civil code. Napoleonic code was in control of Europe at this time.