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by Jean Jaques Burlamaqui (Author)
A major influence on 18th century political thought. The sequel to The Principles of Natural Law, The Principles of Politic Law examines sovereignty and international law with respect to such issues as foreign rights, the necessity of war and the concept of absolute power. Jean Jacques Burlamaqui [1694-1748] was a Swiss jurist and professor of civil and natural law. A major influence on 18th-century political and legal thought, his books were the source of several ideas adopted by Blackstone and the framers of the U.S. Constitution. Reprint of first English translation, which became the standard work. viii, 372 pp.
Number of Pages: 386
Dimensions: 1 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: November 13, 2019
