Lot n° 189
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300 - 350
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GROTIUS. Hugo. - Lot 189
GROTIUS. Hugo.
The law of war and peace...
Paris. Arnould Seneuze. 1687. 2 volumes in-4, full calf, ornate ribbed spines, red titles.
First edition in French, illustrated with a frontispiece and portrait by Courtin, the translator.
A major work by Grotius, this reflection on political philosophy had a considerable impact on modern
international law. It defines relations between nations as dominated by a higher natural law
and theorizes the first principles of just war.
Minor foxing, binding rubbed, minor worm damage to spine.
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