History Of The Law Of Nations, In Europe And America: From The Earliest Times To The Treaty Of Washington, 1842 (1845)

By Henry Wheaton

Book Overview

The book ""History Of The Law Of Nations, In Europe And America: From The Earliest Times To The Treaty Of Washington, 1842"" by Henry Wheaton is a comprehensive historical account of the development of international law in Europe and America. The book covers the earliest times of international law, tracing its evolution through the medieval period, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and into the 19th century. The author explores the various legal systems that developed in different regions of Europe and America, and how they influenced each other over time. The book also examines the role of international law in shaping the political and economic relations between nations, and how it has been used to resolve disputes and promote peace. The Treaty of Washington, signed in 1842, is used as a benchmark for measuring the progress of international law up to that point. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of international law and its impact on the modern world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437158226
• ISBN13: 9781437158229
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 2.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"