Publisher's Synopsis
""Chief Points in the Laws of War and Neutrality, Search and Blockade: With the Changes of 1856, and Those Now Proposed"" is a legal treatise written by John Fraser Macqueen in 1862. The book is a comprehensive guide to the laws of war and neutrality, including the rules governing search and blockade. It covers the changes made to these laws in 1856, as well as proposed changes at the time of publication. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the laws of war and neutrality. The first chapter provides an overview of the principles of international law, while the second chapter focuses on the laws of war. The third chapter deals with the laws of neutrality, including the rights and obligations of neutral states. The fourth chapter is dedicated to the rules governing search and seizure at sea, including the rights of belligerent powers to search neutral vessels for contraband. The fifth chapter covers the laws of blockade, including the requirements for a blockade to be considered legal and the consequences of violating a blockade. Throughout the book, Macqueen provides detailed analysis of the legal principles involved, citing relevant cases and treaties. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both legal professionals and lay readers. Overall, ""Chief Points in the Laws of War and Neutrality, Search and Blockade: With the Changes of 1856, and Those Now Proposed"" is an important work of legal scholarship that provides a thorough understanding of the laws governing war and neutrality.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.
