Publisher's Synopsis
""Proceedings at the Laying of a Wreath on the Tomb of Hugo Grotius"" is a historical account of a ceremony held on July 4th, 1899, in the Nieuwe Kerk in the city of Delft, Netherlands. The ceremony was held to honor the memory of Hugo Grotius, a Dutch philosopher and jurist who made significant contributions to international law and political philosophy during the 17th century. The book, written by Andrew Dickson White, a prominent American diplomat and historian, provides a detailed description of the ceremony, including speeches given by various dignitaries and the laying of a wreath on Grotius' tomb. The book also includes a brief biography of Grotius and his contributions to the field of international law. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of international law and the legacy of Hugo Grotius.By The Commission Of The United States Of America To The International Peace Conference Of The Hague.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.
