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The Mandates System

The Mandates System

Bentwich, Norman

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General LawGeneral World HistoryInternational Relations

ISBN10: 1025822323
ISBN13: 9781025822327
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Mandates System provides an authoritative examination of the administrative framework established by the League of Nations following the First World War. Written by Norman Bentwich, a legal scholar and official deeply involved in the administration of mandated territories, this work explores the legal and political principles behind the governance of former German and Ottoman territories. The book details the responsibilities of the mandatory powers and the oversight role of the Permanent Mandates Commission, focusing on the concept of the sacred trust of civilization.

Through a meticulous analysis of international law and administrative practice, The Mandates System covers the classification of mandates into A, B, and C categories, discussing their varying degrees of development and the ultimate goal of self-determination. Bentwich offers insights into the unique status of territories like Palestine, Syria, and Iraq, making this a crucial text for understanding the transition from traditional colonialism to international supervision. It remains a vital resource for students of international relations, legal history, and the geopolitical shifts of the early twentieth century.

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