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The Abolition Of Privateering And The Declaration Of Paris (1897)

The Abolition Of Privateering And The Declaration Of Paris (1897)

Stark, Francis Raymond

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral LawGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165085860
ISBN13: 9781165085866
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Abolition of Privateering and the Declaration of Paris is a historical book written by Francis Raymond Stark in 1897. The book talks about the Declaration of Paris, which was signed on April 16, 1856, by the representatives of France, Great Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Turkey. The declaration aimed to regulate the laws of maritime warfare and put an end to privateering, which was a practice of privately owned ships attacking enemy vessels during times of war. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Paris and its impact on international law. The author discusses the various treaties and conventions that preceded the declaration and the role of influential figures such as Henry Ward Beecher, William Ewart Gladstone, and William L. Marcy in its creation. The book also explores the reactions of different countries to the declaration, including the United States, which refused to sign it. The author provides a critical analysis of the arguments for and against privateering and the reasons why some countries were reluctant to sign the declaration. Overall, The Abolition of Privateering and the Declaration of Paris is a comprehensive and informative book that sheds light on an important moment in the history of international law. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime law, international relations, and the history of warfare.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.

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