On the Law of War and Peace (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161446234)

On The Law Of War And Peace is a philosophical and legal treatise written by Hugo Grotius, a Dutch jurist and philosopher, in 1625. The book is considered one of the most important works in the field of international law and is widely regarded as the foundation of modern international law.In this book, Grotius discusses the principles of natural law and their application to the conduct of war and peace. He argues that the laws of war and peace are based on the principles of justice and that they are binding on all nations.Grotius examines the causes of war, the justifications for war, and the rules governing the conduct of war. He also discusses the concepts of sovereignty, property, and the rights of individuals and nations.The book is divided into three parts: the first part deals with the nature of war and the principles of natural law; the second part discusses the justifications for war and the rules governing the conduct of war; and the third part deals with the principles of peace and the means of preserving it.On The Law Of War And Peace has had a significant impact on the development of international law and has been cited by many legal scholars and policymakers. It remains an important work for anyone interested in the principles of justice, the conduct of war, and the preservation of peace.But as in those early times, when men were few, and aggressions rare, there was less occasion for examples, God restrained by an express commandment the impulse of nature which appeared lawful, he forbad any one to kill the murderer, at the same time prohibiting all intercourse with him, even so far as not to touch him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hugo Grotius
ISBN-10: 1161446230
ISBN-13: 9781161446234
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d