Hugonis Grotii De iure belli ac pacis libri tres

Originally published in 1625, this is a seminal work on international law and the justifications for war and peace. Drawing on both natural law and divine law, Grotius presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the relations between nations and the duties they owe to one another. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in political theory or international relations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.