The Rights of War and Peace by Hugo Grotius

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Author Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645
Author of introduction, etc. Hill, David Jayne, 1850-1932
Translator Campbell, A. C. (Archibald Colin)
Title The Rights of War and Peace
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_jure_belli_ac_pacis
Note Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Rights of War and Peace" by Hugo Grotius is a foundational treatise on international law written in the early 17th century. This seminal text explores the legal and moral underpinnings of war and peace, aiming to establish rules governing conflicts and the relationships between nations. Grotius argues for the existence of natural laws governing human conduct that transcend mere civil legislation, shaping the principles of war, justice, and international relations. The opening of "The Rights of War and Peace" sets the stage for Grotius's exploration of the nature of war and the rights associated with it. He begins by defining war and the concept of right, discussing the different forms of rights among various societal structures, including those of governors versus the governed. Grotius posits that while war is frequently perceived as an act of force, it can also be justified based on natural rights and societal contracts. Furthermore, he emphasizes that true justice must be considered in any discussion about the legitimacy of war, suggesting that even conflict can bear a moral dimension if conducted under the principles of natural law. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KZ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Law of nations
Subject War (International law)
Subject International law
Subject Natural law
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EBook-No. 46564
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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