The League of Nations and Its Problems: Three Lectures (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

L. Oppenheim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260567477 ISBN 13: 9780260567475

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A concise, foundational look at a proposed framework for world cooperation.

This volume presents three lectures that explain the aims, the practical organization, and the administration of justice within a League of Nations. It offers a clear view of how early 20th‑century thinkers envisioned reducing war through international rules and councils.

The author frames the discussion around the Hague Peace Conferences and the need for a permanent, functioning body that can draft international norms, arbitrate disputes, and mediate conflicts. The text emphasizes that any such league must respect state sovereignty while pursuing collective security, and it confronts the real hurdles of language, differing legal traditions, and the politics of consent among nations.

What you’ll experience:

• Foundations of the league’s aims and the role of international legislation
• Proposals for incorporating all civilized states while acknowledging sovereignty
• Discussion of justice administration, mediation, and the use of international courts
• Key challenges, including language, interpretation, and consensus among nations

Ideal for readers of international law history, diplomacy, and the evolution of global governance.

Note: This edition presents the material as a historical proposal and discusses its context without predicting current outcomes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260567477
• ISBN 13: 9780260567475
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 101