A clear, century-spanning survey of how international disputes have been settled through arbitration.
This book traces the evolution of the arbitration principle from the late 18th century to more modern agreements, showing how commissions and mixed tribunals helped resolve boundaries, debts, maritime captures, and other disputes.
Readers will gain a grounded view of how mediator-like guidance differs from binding judgments, and how landmark treaties opened paths to peaceful settlement. The text highlights actual cases, procedures, and the evolving role of arbitration in maintaining international order.
- Explains the key differences between mediation and arbitration and why binding judgments matter
- Offers historical case studies showing how commissions were formed and operated
- Documents the sequence from treaty terms to final awards in several 18th–19th century disputes
- Describes how arbitration influenced later international law and practice
Ideal for readers curious about how international law handles disputes and for those exploring the roots of modern arbitration practice.