International law in antiquity / David J. Bederman.

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Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

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26461

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Author:

Bederman, David J.

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Cambridge studies in international and comparative law ; 16.

Subject:

International law -- Europe -- History.

Law -- Europe -- History.

Contents:

1. A methodological introduction : this study and its limitations --2. State relations in ancient civilizations --3. Religion and the sources of a law of nations in antiquity --4. Making friends : diplomats and foreign visitors in ancient times --5. Making faith : treaty practices amongst ancient peoples --6. Making war : the commencement and conduct of hostilities in ancient times --7. Civilization and community in the ancient mind.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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9780521033596

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[xix], 322 p. : maps.