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Isin
Isin , capital of an ancient Semitic kingdom of N Babylonia. The city became important after the third dynasty of Ur fell to the Elamites and the Amorites (c.2025 BC). The phase from c.2025–c.1763 BC is sometimes called the Isin-Larsa period. Many city-states vied with one another, but Isin and Larsa were the most powerful of these. Excavations have brought to light the law code of King Lipit-Ishtar of Isin. This code is one of several codes that predate the stele of Hammurabi. |
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"Isin." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Isin." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Isin.html "Isin." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Isin.html |
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ISIN
ISIN Abbreviation for international security identification number.
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"ISIN." A Dictionary of Business and Management. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "ISIN." A Dictionary of Business and Management. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O18-ISIN.html "ISIN." A Dictionary of Business and Management. 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O18-ISIN.html |
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