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The Principles of Natural and Politic Law, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. J. Burlamaqui

 
9780243250936: The Principles of Natural and Politic Law, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores the principles and nature of civil society, focusing on the origin and limitations of sovereignty and the reciprocal duties of sovereigns and subjects. The author examines the concept of sovereignty, its various forms, and how it is acquired and lost. The discussion of civil society is placed in its proper historical context, examining the different theories on the origin of government and how it progressed from its primitive state to modern-day forms of government. The book concludes by discussing the principles of international law and diplomacy, touching on the rights and responsibilities of nations in relation to each other.

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