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On the Law of War and Peace: Biographically Annotated Edition

On the Law of War and Peace: Biographically Annotated Edition

Grotius, Hugo

Paperback

General Law

ISBN10: 3988686492
ISBN13: 9783988686497
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
Published: Sep 8 2025
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.46 Width: 8.27 Depth: 11.69
Language: English
Including a detailed biographical annotation on the life and achievements of Hugo Grotius, the father of international law. *** On The Law of War and Peace was translated into many languages, and most law schools adopted it as the basis of the right of nations. Princes and statesmen consulted the book, and just as Alexander the Great always had a copy of Homer's 'Iliad, ' so the great Gustavus Adolphus always had with him a copy of Grotius' work, to remind himself that even the most successful general must respect some laws. Grotius' strength lies in his moderation and in the fact that he quotes copiously from the best authorities to fortify his views . *** This landmark series presents a curated collection of the greatest non-fiction works ever written-spanning philosophy, history, theology, science, political theory, economics, and beyond. From the ancient musings of Plato and Confucius to the revolutionary ideas of Darwin and Marx, Foundations of Thought gathers the essential texts that have shaped civilizations and challenged the boundaries of human understanding. Whether exploring the nature of justice, the origins of the cosmos, or the foundations of faith, this series serves as both a gateway to intellectual heritage and a living dialogue with the past. Ideal for students, thinkers, and seekers of wisdom, Foundations of Thought invites readers to engage deeply with the enduring ideas that continue to influence the world today.

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