Notes on Sovereignty, from the Standpoint of the State, and of the World (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Lansing

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484593889 ISBN 13: 9780484593885

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how sovereignty shapes states, nations, and the world order, with clear paths to understanding international law.

This work investigates the meaning of sovereignty, its different forms, and how it operates within a state and on the world stage. It traces how laws originate—from the real and artificial sovereigns to formal statutes and customary rules—and explains how independence is recognized internationally.

Written for readers seeking a practical grasp of political power, law, and global relations, it clarifies concepts without assuming prior expertise. The discussion centers on how sovereignty is defined, exercised, and validated by both domestic and international actors.

• How sovereignty is defined and why it matters for politics and law.
• The four ways laws can originate within a state and what that means for governance.
• How independence is created, recognized, and challenged in international relations.
• How international law handles conflicts of sovereignty and the stay of belligerent relations.

Ideal for readers of law, political science, and international relations who want a grounded introduction to sovereignty and world law.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484593889
• ISBN 13: 9780484593885
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 108