The Freedom of the Seas, or, The Right Which Belongs to the Dutch to Take Part in the East Indian Trade

by Hugo Grotius

Publishers:

Oxford University Press; Humphrey Milford

, 1916

Overview

Written in response to the Portuguese Mare Clausum (“closed sea”) policy and Portugal’s monopolistic claims on the East Indian trade routes, Hugo Grotius’ treatise on international law asserts that oceans should be considered common property, and as such, international territory that all nations may use for maritime trade. His work establishes the principle of “free seas” and defends the seizures of Portuguese vessels.

Product Details

• Title: The Freedom of the Seas, or, The Right Which Belongs to the Dutch to Take Part in the East Indian Trade
• Author: Hugo Grotius
• Series: The Freedom of the Seas
• Publishers: Oxford University Press, Humphrey Milford
• Print Publication Date: 1916
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Freedom of the seas; Law of the sea
• Resource ID: LLS:FREESEASGROTIUS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T15:56:48Z

About Hugo Grotius

Hugo Grotius (10 April 1583 – 28 August 1645), also known as Huig de Groot, Hugo Grocio or Hugo de Groot, was a jurist in the Dutch Republic. With Francisco de Vitoria and Alberico Gentili he laid the foundations for international law, based on natural law. He was also a philosopher, theologian, Christian apologist, playwright, and poet.