The Law of Private Property in War, With a Chapter on Conquest (Classic Reprint): Being the Yorke Prize Essay for 1906 - Couverture souple

Bentwich, Norman

 
9781330936412: The Law of Private Property in War, With a Chapter on Conquest (Classic Reprint): Being the Yorke Prize Essay for 1906

Synopsis

Drawing on established authorities, this book examines the principles underlying modern international usages, to point out where old practices violate those principles, and suggests reform. It focuses on the effects of war on private property, both on land and sea, during war between belligerents and in neutral nations. The author provides a study of the evolution of international law, highlighting where particular practices are obsolete and violate its general principles, and suggests directions for reform. The book explores the historical context of the laws of war, including the influences of Grotius, Vattel, and Nys. It analyzes the complex relationships between public interest, state sovereignty, and private property, and provides a valuable resource for students of international law, legal professionals, and policymakers.

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