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Foreign & International Law - The Laws of War: Constraints on Warfare in the Western World

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<<strong>Book Synopsis:</strong> This book explores not only the formal constraints on the conduct of war throughout Western history but also the unwritten conventions about what is permissible in the course of military operations. Ranging from classical antiquity to the present, eminent historians discuss the legal and cultural regulation of violence in such areas as belligerent rights, the treatment of prisoners and civilians, the observing of truces and immunities, the use of particular weapons, siege warfare, codes of honor, and war crimes.

The book begins with a general overview of the subject by Michael Howard. The contributors then discuss the formal and informal constraints on conducting war as they existed in classical antiquity, the age of chivalry, early modern Europe, colonial America, and the age of Napoleon. They also examine how these constraints have been applied to wars at sea, on land, and in the air, planning for nuclear war, and national liberation struggles, in which one of the participants is not an organized state. The book concludes with reflections by Paul Kennedy and George Andreopoulos on the main challenges facing the quest for humanitarian norms in warfare in the future.>>

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Discover the hidden secrets of warfare with "The Laws of War: Constraints on Warfare in the Western World". This captivating book takes you on an incredible journey through history, shedding light on both the written and unwritten rules that have shaped military operations. From ancient times to the present day, eminent historians delve into the legal and cultural regulations that govern violence, covering topics such as prisoner rights, civilian treatment, truces, weapon use, and war crimes.

Written by renowned military historian Michael Howard, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, offering valuable insights into the constraints imposed during classical antiquity, the age of chivalry, early modern Europe, colonial America, and the age of Napoleon. Furthermore, it investigates how these constraints were applied in various battlefields including land, sea, air, nuclear war scenarios, and even national liberation struggles.

Join the intellectual discourse on the future of warfare by immersing yourself in "The Laws of War". Acclaimed scholars Paul Kennedy and George Andreopoulos share their profound reflections on the main challenges that lie ahead in establishing humanitarian norms in warfare. By understanding the past, we can shape a better future.

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