He divided lands taken in conquest
Maximilien Robespierre was <u>leader of the committee of public safety</u>. His rule was characterized by Rousseau's idea of "general will" as a source of legitimate law, which meant that the good of the community should be placed above individual interests.
Also, Robespierre's rule was characterized by the reign of terror: He thought that the only way to achieve a republic of virtue was with the use of terror. He promoted "<u>prompt, severe and inflexible justice</u>", and he claimed that "<u>liberty can not be secured unless criminals lose their heads</u>".
Hammurabi: The codes have served as a model for establishing justice in other cultures and are believed to have influenced laws established by Hebrew scribes, including those in the Book of Exodus.
Ten Commandments: More of an honor system