Studies in the History of International Law
'In Quest of Liberty, Justice, and Peace'
Studies in the History of International Law
'In Quest of Liberty, Justice, and Peace'
This publication presents a comprehensive review of the life and intellectual legacy of the Dutch Nobel Peace laureate and father of the Hague tradition of international law. It is the first research study based on a wealth of recently disclosed private and family files, and deepens and modifies all earlier evaluations.
Niet leverbaar
This publication presents a comprehensive review of the life and intellectual legacy of the Dutch Nobel Peace laureate and father of the Hague tradition of international law. It is the first research study based on a wealth of recently disclosed private and family files, and deepens and modifies all earlier evaluations. It enlarges on Asser’s achievements as legal practitioner, university don, pioneer of private international law, diplomat and arbitrator, and State Councillor. It discusses his durable impact as founder of international law bodies and institutions. It likewise highlights the impressive Asser family tradition that exemplifies 19th-century Jewish emancipation in Amsterdam, addresses Asser’s youth and student years, his role as family man and the impact of personal drama on his career.
Layout of the Book:
THE BIOGRAPHICAL PART
Ancestors Introductory Note, Ch. 1-4.
Youth Ch. 5
Student Years Ch. 6
Early Career and Contacts Ch. 10
Early Family Life Ch. 11
Engagement in Politics Ch. 12
Professorship (1862-1877) Ch. 13
Professorship (1877-1893) Ch. 22
The Critical Year (1893) Ch. 23
Later Family Life Ch. 53-56
Honours and Awards Ch. 57
Illness and Demise Ch. 62
Evaluation Ch. 63
THE INTELLECTUAL LEGACY
Political Economy Ch. 7 -8
Constitutional Law Ch. 9; Ch. 23
Law of Commerce Ch. 14-16; Ch. 35; Ch. 58-59
International Law (RDILC, IDI, ILA) Ch. 17-19
Peace Movement Ch. 20
Private International Law Ch. 21-22
Conférences de La Haye Ch. 23-26
Counsellorship Ch. 27-31
International Delegate Ch. 32-34
International Maritime Committee (CMI) Ch. 35
First Hague Peace Conference (1899) Ch. 36-40
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Ch. 41-42
Second Hague Peace Conference (1907) Ch. 43-52
Conferences on the Bill of Exchange (1910-1912) Ch. 58-59
Opium Conferences (1911-1914) Ch. 60
Last Projects (Peace Palace Library, Hague Academy, KNVIR) Ch. 61