The Rights of War and Peace: Including the Law of Nature and of Nations

by Hugo Grotius

Publisher:

M. Walter Dunne

, 1901

Overview

Since the nineteenth century, Hugo Grotius’ three-volume The Rights of War and Peace has been viewed as the foundational work for the universal code of law and the laws of war and peace. His treatise, based on the principles of natural law, defends the rights of individuals—both states and private persons. Grotius’ immensely important work influenced the moral, political, legal, and theological thought of the Enlightenment. Volume one examines the lawfulness of war, the nature of “just” war, and the defense of person and property. Volume two discusses the implications of treaties, promises, and contract, identifies three “just causes” for war—self-defense, reparation of injury, and punishment” and considers unjust and doubtful causes of war. Volume three establishes what is lawful in war, how prisoners should be treated, and the implications and procedures for implementing peace treaties, arbitrations, and surrender.

Product Details

• Title: The Rights of War and Peace: Including the Law of Nature and of Nations
• Author: Hugo Grotius
• Series: Universal Classics Library
• Publisher: M. Walter Dunne
• Print Publication Date: 1901
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: International law; War (International law); Natural law
• Resource ID: LLS:RGHTSWARPCGROTIUS01
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T05:25:38Z

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.