Publisher's Synopsis
The Rights of War and Peace: Including the Law of Nature and of Nations is a book written by Hugo Grotius in 1625, which has been translated into English by A.C. Campbell in 1901. The book is a comprehensive treatise on the laws of war and peace, including the principles of natural law and international law. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of international law and has had a significant impact on the development of the modern legal system.The book is divided into three parts: the first part deals with the principles of natural law, the second part with the laws of war, and the third part with the laws of peace. In the first part, Grotius argues that natural law is the foundation of all law, and that it is based on the principles of reason and justice. He also discusses the relationship between natural law and divine law.In the second part, Grotius discusses the laws of war, including the just causes of war, the conduct of war, and the treatment of prisoners of war. He also argues that there are limits to the use of force in war and that war should be avoided whenever possible.In the third part, Grotius discusses the laws of peace, including the principles of justice and the obligations of states to each other. He argues that there is a natural law of nations that governs the conduct of states in their relations with each other, and that this law is based on the principles of reason and justice.Overall, The Rights of War and Peace is a seminal work in the field of international law, and it continues to be studied and cited by legal scholars and practitioners around the world.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.
