Focusing on the legal distinctions between covenants and charters, this volume presents the Henry Sidgwick Memorial Lecture from 1946. Originally published in 1947, it delves into the nuances and implications of these legal concepts, offering insights that remain relevant in contemporary discussions of law and governance.
Revised and updated for the first time in fifty years, this new edition of a classic text of international law provides the ideal introduction to the field for students and scholars alike. It introduces the key themes and ideas within international law in concise, clear language, building on Brierly's idea that law must serve a social purpose.