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  • The Law of Nations (1854): Or, Principles of the Law of Nature, Applied to the Conduct and Affairs of Nations and Sovereigns. From the French of by Emmerich De Vattel book cover
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The Law of Nations (1854): Or, Principles of the Law of Nature, Applied to the Conduct and Affairs of Nations and Sovereigns. From the French of

by Emmerich De Vattel

An early framework for international law

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An early framework for international law

Emmerich de Vattel’s work sets out principles for relations among nations and sovereigns, ranging from treaties and peace to citizens’ and states’ rights, military service, and international commerce. First published in 1758, it was translated into English in 1760; this volume reprints the 1854 American edition of Joseph Chitty’s edition, with notes and references by Edward D. Ingraham. The source description also notes the book’s influence on Founding Fathers including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. It offers a historical view of how questions of diplomacy, law, and relations between states were organized in an influential work—not a guide to current legal requirements.

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  • Readers interested in the history of international law and diplomacy
  • Students of historical legal writing and political thought
  • Readers exploring early ideas about treaties, commerce, and relations among states

Themes

International law and diplomacyTreaties, peace, and relations between statesRights and obligations of citizens and governmentsCommerce among nations

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Book overview

The Law of Nations outlined a plan for international law and diplomacy as we now know it. It set forth a system of international law that included principles of relationships between nations, international treaties, declarations of law and peace, rights and obligations of citizens and states, military service and commerce among nations. The Law of Nations had a profound influence on the Founding Fathers, most notably George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Originally published in 1758, it was translated into English in 1760. Joseph Chitty, the distinguished English legal scholar, produced this edition to bring it to the attention of a wider audience. This is a reprint of the 1854 American edition of Chitty's edition with notes and references by Edward D. Ingraham.

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