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The Freedom of the Seas
The Right Which Belongs to the Dutch to Take Part in the East Indian Trade
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The book presents a groundbreaking argument for the freedom of navigation on the seas, advocating that all nations should have equal rights to sail without territorial claims by any country. This perspective challenges the sovereignty assertions made by Spain, Portugal, and England, sparking a significant debate with John Selden's opposing view in Mare Clausum. Authored by Hugo Grotius, a pivotal figure in international law, the work is renowned alongside his influential treatise on the law of nations, De Jure Belli.
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The Freedom of the Seas, Hugo Grotius
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- 2005
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- Title
- The Freedom of the Seas
- Subtitle
- The Right Which Belongs to the Dutch to Take Part in the East Indian Trade
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hugo Grotius
- Publisher
- International Law & Taxation
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9781893713406
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- The book presents a groundbreaking argument for the freedom of navigation on the seas, advocating that all nations should have equal rights to sail without territorial claims by any country. This perspective challenges the sovereignty assertions made by Spain, Portugal, and England, sparking a significant debate with John Selden's opposing view in Mare Clausum. Authored by Hugo Grotius, a pivotal figure in international law, the work is renowned alongside his influential treatise on the law of nations, De Jure Belli.