International Law in the Ancient World
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20051027 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David J Bederman (Emory University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Publication date | 2015-02-17 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | Routledge handbook of international law (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.4324/9780203884621.ch7 |
| OpenAlex | W81557380 |
| ISBN | 9780203884621 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 8 |
This briefly assesses the historiographic literature about the idea that ancient state systems predicated their relations on the rule of law. It examines ancient practices in relation to diplomatic privileges and immunities, treaty conclusion and observance, and the initiation and limitation of armed conflict. There was a coherent sense among ancient peoples from Near East and Mediterranean traditions that state relations should be conducted in accordance with established norms and values
Political science · American Constitutional Law and Politics · Archaeology and Historical Studies · Classical Antiquity Studies · History · Law
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The Treaty of Alliance between Ḫattušili, King of the Hittites, and the Pharaoh Ramesses II of Egypt
The Anarchical Society
Enemy or Foe
The Anarchical Society
Greek Interstate Associations and the League of Nations
Hannibal's Covenant
International Law and Inter-State Relations in Ancient India
| Highly cited | No |
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