A Manual Of The Law Of Maritime Warfare: Embodying The Decisions Of Lord Stowell And Other English Judges, And Of The American Courts (1854)

A Manual of the Law of Maritime Warfare, written by William Hazlitt, is a comprehensive guide to the legal principles governing naval warfare. First published in 1854, it covers the decisions of Lord Stowell and other English judges, as well as the rulings of American courts. The book provides a detailed analysis of the laws of war at sea, including the rights and duties of belligerents, the treatment of prisoners of war, and the rules governing the capture and destruction of enemy vessels. It also discusses the legal implications of various naval tactics and strategies, such as blockade, privateering, and convoying. This historical work is a valuable resource for scholars of international law, military history, and naval strategy.And The Opinions Of The Most Eminent Jurists: With An Appendix Of The Official Documents And Correspondence In Relation To The Present War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.