The Law Code of Manu by Manu, Patrick Olivelle

The Law Code of Manu

Manu, Patrick Olivelle

368 pages first pub 150 (editions)

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The Law Code of Manu is the most authoritative and the best-known legal text of ancient India. Famous for fifteen centuries it still generates controversy, with Manu's verses being cited in support of the oppression of women and members of the low...

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