Was there international law in the Middle Ages? Using treaties as its main source, this book examines the extent to which such a system of rules was known and followed in the period 700 to 1200.
It considers how consistently international legal rules were obeyed, whether there was a reliance on justification of action and whether the system had the capacity to resolve disputed questions of fact and law. The book further sheds light on issues such as compliance, enforcement, deterrence, authority and jurisdiction, challenging traditional ideas over their role and function in the history of international law.
International law in Europe, 700–1200 will appeal to students and scholars of medieval Europe, international law and its history, as well as those with a more general interest in warfare, diplomacy and international relations.
By:
Jenny Benham
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 21mm
ISBN: 9781526142283
ISBN 10: 1526142287
Series: Artes Liberales
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 15 February 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 The sources of international law: treaties 2 That which is practised on a daily basis: displacement of people 3 The rules consistently obeyed: redress, amnesty, and transitional justice 4 Justifying action: law, responsibility, and deterrence 5 Resolving disputes: arbitration, mediation, and third-party intervention Conclusion Index -- .
Jenny Benham is Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at Cardiff University -- .
