The five volumes in the series entitled The History of Anglo-Japanese Relations, 1600-2000 explore the history of the relationship between Britain and Japan from the first contacts of the early 1600s through to the end of the twentieth century. This volume presents 19 original essays by Japanese, British and other international historians and covers the evolving military relationship from the 19th century through to the end of the 20th century. The main focus is on the interwar period when both military establishments shifted from collaboration to conflict, as well as wartime issues such as...

In this thirtieth annual volume in the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy's NOMOS series, entitled Religion, Morality and the Law , twelve distinguished contributers consider a diverse selection of topics. Included are essays on -Natural Law and Creation Stories, - -Divine Sanction and Legal Authority, - and -Liberalism, Neutralism, and Rights.- These works ask whether morality itself can survive without the support of religion.

Political scientists, philosophers, and legal scholars will find this collection extremely valuable. Each author is a leading force...