Studies in International Law and Relations

Originally published in 1928, this volume presents a selection of studies on special points relating to international law and international relations.

A. Pearce Higgins (Author)

9781107586796, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 December 2015

324 pages
20.3 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm, 0.38 kg

Originally published in 1928, this volume presents a selection of studies on special points relating to international law and international relations. Many of the studies were previously contained in legal and other periodicals, but they were all revised, and in some cases rewritten, for this publication. A table of cases is included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in legal history, international relations and international law.

Preface
1. International relations and international law
2. Some difficulties in international relations
3. The duties of states
4. The Papacy and international law
5. The Monroe doctrine
6. The work of Grotius and of the modern international lawyer
7. The Locarno treaties
8. The Law of Nations and the war of 1914
9. Enemy ships in port at the outbreak of war
10. Submarine cables in time of war
11. Ships of war as prize
12. Retaliation in naval warfare
13. Defensively armed merchant ships, I
14. Defensively armed merchant ships, II
Appendices to defensively armed merchant ships
Table of cases
Index.

Subject Areas: International relations [JPS]