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Capture in War on Land and Sea (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hans Wehberg

 
9780656846153: Capture in War on Land and Sea (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how the laws of war shape what happens to property at sea and on land, and why it matters for global security.

This book analyzes how private property is treated in land warfare versus naval conflict, and why a rational, legally grounded approach matters for nations today. It surveys historical practices, debates, and proposed reforms to clarify what is permitted, what is protected, and how disputes are resolved through prize courts and international regulation.

  • How land warfare safeguards noncombatants’ goods, and how naval warfare has treated prize and plunder.
  • The role of international rules on bringing-to, searches, and the handling of captured ships and cargoes.
  • Arguments for or against the abolition of privateering and the prize system at sea.
  • Implications for modern navies and for readers interested in international law and military history.
Ideal for readers of military history, international law, and anyone curious about how laws of war shape real-world outcomes.

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