War and the Law of Nations: A General History

Tracing war as a legal concept from Roman times through to the twentieth century, Stephen Neff reveals its various roles as a law-enforcement operation, duel between states and a crime against the peace. He also considers the post World War II definition of war as an international law-enforcement mechanism under U.N. auspices. Although unsuccessful, this attempt did help transform war into a humanitarian, rather than a policy problem. This book interests historians, students of international relations and international lawyers.

Author: Stephen C. Neff
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/20/2008
Pages: 456
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 8.87h x 6.05w x 1.12d
ISBN: 9780521729628

About the Author
Neff, Stephen C.: - Reader in Public International Law, School of Law at the University of Edinburgh.

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