Format:
Online-Ressource (345 p.)
ISBN:
9780521791977
Series Statement:
Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law v.16
Content:
This study of the origins of international law contains up-to-date literature and archaeological evidence. David J. Bederman examines three critical areas in which law influenced ancient state relations - diplomacy, treaty-making and warfare - in the Near East (2800-700 BCE), the Greek city-states (500-338 BCE), and Rome (358-168 BCE)
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; 1 A methodological introduction: this study and its limitations; 2 State relations in ancient civilizations; 3 Religion and the sources of a law of nations in antiquity; 4 Making friends: diplomats and foreign visitors in ancient times; 5 Making faith: treaty practices amongst ancient peoples; 6 Making war: the commencement and conduct of hostilities in ancient times; 7 Civilization and community in the ancient mind; Topical bibliography; Index;
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780511046933
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521791977
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe International Law in Antiquity
Language:
English
Keywords:
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