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The Immunity of Private Property From Capture at Sea (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harold Scott Quigley

 
9780266483151: The Immunity of Private Property From Capture at Sea (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A rigorous, historically grounded look at how private property at sea has been treated in war and law.

The Immunity of Private Property from Capture at Sea examines the evolving rules that shield private goods on the oceans during armed conflict. Based on a comprehensive survey of practice and theory, the work traces legal developments from early maritime customs to modern debates, with attention to major European and American perspectives. It clarifies what immunity could mean in practice and how different states have approached the issue.

  • Historical overview of the right of capture and the concept of immunity
  • Projected outcomes of reforms and how they might affect merchants and ships
  • Analysis of attitudes in Britain, France, Italy, Germany, and the United States
  • Discussion of the implications for international law and wartime commerce
Ideal for readers of international law, maritime history, and policy debates on trade and war. This edition provides context for understanding how private property at sea has been treated across eras and regions, and what reforms have been proposed or debated.

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