Publisher's Synopsis
""The Rights of War and Peace: Including the Law of Nature and of Nations"" is a comprehensive treatise on international law written by the Dutch philosopher and jurist Hugo Grotius in 1625. This book is considered to be one of the most important works in the history of international law and has had a significant influence on the development of the modern laws of war and human rights.In this book, Grotius examines the principles of natural law and their application to the conduct of war and diplomacy between nations. He argues that there are certain universal principles of justice and morality that apply to all people, regardless of their nationality or political affiliation. These principles, he argues, should guide the behavior of nations in times of war and peace.Grotius also discusses the concept of just war and the conditions under which it is permissible to use military force against another nation. He argues that war should only be waged as a last resort and that it should be conducted in a way that minimizes harm to civilians and non-combatants.Overall, ""The Rights of War and Peace"" is a seminal work in the field of international law and remains relevant to contemporary debates about the ethics of war, human rights, and the responsibilities of nations in the global community.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.
