Hammurabi's Code of Laws (circa 1780 B.C.)

Sumerian Laws Handbook (circa 1700 B.C.)

The Laws of Manu (Manusmriti) (1500 B.C. to 200 A.D.)

Justinian's Digest - Book XIV (Title I-II) (529 - 565 A.D.)

Maritime Ordinances of Trani (1063 A.D.)

Port of Arles: The Navigation Code (1150)

The Barcelona Navigation Act of 1227

The Barcelona Maritime Code of 1258

The Laws of the Hanse Towns (circa 1597)

Commentaries on the Laws of England, 1:247--48, 3:68--7 (1765-1768)
William Blackstone

Federalist No. 11: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy
Alexander Hamilton

Federalist No. 80: The Powers of the Judiciary
Alexander Hamilton

The Judiciary Act of 1789, 1 Stat. 73.
(See Section 9 on Admiralty and Maritime jurisdiction.)

Commentaries on the Constitution, 3:§§ 1659--67 (1833)
Joseph Story

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