Publisher's Synopsis
The Rights of War and Peace: Including the Law of Nature and of Nations is a comprehensive book written by Hugo Grotius in 1625. This book is considered to be one of the most influential works on international law and political theory. It is divided into three sections: the first section deals with the nature of war and peace, the second section discusses the rules of war and the third section deals with the settlement of disputes between nations.In this book, Grotius argues that there are certain rights and obligations that apply to all nations, regardless of their size or power. He believes that these rights are based on natural law and that they are universal and immutable. Grotius also argues that war should only be waged as a last resort and that it should be conducted in a just and humane manner. He believes that the rules of war should be based on reason and that they should be designed to minimize the suffering of civilians and non-combatants.The Rights of War and Peace has been widely read and studied by scholars and political leaders throughout the centuries. It has been translated into numerous languages and has been used as a basis for many international treaties and agreements. This book remains an important work in the field of international law and political theory and continues to influence the way that nations interact with one another.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.
