The Rights of War and Peace by Hugo Grotius

The Rights of War and Peace by Hugo Grotius is a foundational work on the law governing war and peace between states.

Written as a systematic treatment of when war may be justified, how it should be conducted, and what law governs relations between peoples in peace as well as in war, this book laid groundwork for the modern law of nations. It draws on natural law, custom and the practice of states to argue that even warfare is subject to rules, and that those rules matter for the possibility of a stable peace.

Key themes explored include:

• The law of war and the law of peace
• Just cause and just conduct in warfare
• Natural law and the law of nations
• A foundational text for international law

Who should read this book: Readers interested in international law, the history of political thought, and the ethics of war and peace.

Available in Paperback and Hardcover from Books Garden. Order with Cash on Delivery in Dhaka and delivery across Bangladesh.