Hugo Grotius and International Relations
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Author Description
Hugo Grotius (1583-1645), "the miracle of Holland," was famous as a child prodigy, theologian, historian, Dutch political figure, escaped political prisoner, and finally as Sweden's Ambassador to France. Addressing his contribution to international relations, this book critically reappraises Grotius' thought, comparing it to his predecessors and examining it in the context of the wars and controversies of his time. The collection illuminates enduring problems of international relations: the nature of international society and its institutions, the equality of states, restraints in war, collective security, military intervention, the rights of the individuals, and the law of the sea.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the enduring relevance of Hugo Grotius' intellectual contributions to the foundational principles of international relations. The authors, including scholars Hedley Bull and Benedict Kingsbury, analyze Grotius' work through a rigorous historical lens, situating his legal and political theories within the volatile context of the seventeenth-century European landscape. By contrasting his ideas with those of his contemporaries, the text establishes a framework for understanding how Grotian thought informs modern debates on state sovereignty and global order.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of Grotius' role as a theologian, historian, and diplomat
- Examination of seventeenth-century European wars and political controversies
- Comparative studies of Grotian theory against his intellectual predecessors
- Theoretical exploration of international society, collective security, and the law of the sea
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this collection as a foundational text for students of international law and political theory. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which provides a comprehensive scholarly assessment of Grotius' influence on modern international institutions.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
1992-05-14
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198277717
ISBN-13:
9780198277712
Biography
History
Philosophy
International relations
