The Idea of International Society: Erasmus, Vitoria, Gentili and Grotius

ISBN-13: 9781108404631 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 265 str.

Ursula Vollerthun; James L. Richardson

Opis

The first comprehensive account of the initial development of the 'Grotian tradition' in international relations theory; relevant also to readers interested in the general history of political thought. The work is clearly structured by a rigorous concept of international society and written to be accessible to non-specialists.

Recenzje

'Vollerthun provides an original and balanced reading of one of the critical phases in the formation of international law. Bringing unexpected authors, such as Erasmus, to the table, she shows in which respects Grotius failed to integrate a complex discussion that responded to urgent needs of his time and would become one of international law's main tenets, Grotian or not.' Andreas Wagner, Goete Universität, Frankfurt am Main

Spis treści

1. Three ways of thinking about international relations; 2. Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam; 3. Francisco de Vitoria; 4. Alberico Gentili; 5. Hugo Grotius; 6. Conclusion.