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Quote by Hugo Grotius

“Liberty is the power that we have over ourselves.”

Quote by Hugo Grotius

Book:The Rights of War and Peace: Including the Law of Nature and of Nations

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The Rights of War and Peace: Including the Law of Nature and of Nations

This scholarly work delves into the philosophical and legal foundations of warfare and the maintenance of peace, drawing upon the concepts of natural law and international legal norms. more

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Dutch jurist and the father of international law, born on April 10, 1583 in the Netherlands. His works have had a profound impact on the development of international law. more

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