{"product_id":"emer-de-vattel-and-the-politics-of-good-government-constitutionalism-small-states-and-the-international-system-9783030480264","title":"Emer de Vattel and the Politics of Good Government: Constitutionalism, Small States and the International System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the history of the international order in the eighteenth and nineteenth century through a new study of Emer de Vattels Droit des gens (1758). It offers an in-depth account of the reception of Vattels work, showing how it became a strong argument for republicanism, the survival of small states, drafting constitutions, and reform projects. It also complicates the picture of Vattels enduring success and usefulness, showing how it was published and translated to criticize and denounce the dangerousness of these ideas. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 267 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the rich tapestry of the international order during the captivating eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, offering a fresh perspective through a meticulous examination of Emer de Vattels renowned Droit des gens (1758). By unearthing unpublished sources from the depths of European archives and libraries, the author presents an in-depth account of the profound reception of Vattels seminal work. Vattels central theme, the myth of good government, emerged as a powerful catalyst for republicanism, the preservation of small states, the formulation of constitutions and reform projects, and the relentless struggle for freedom across diverse geographical, linguistic, and social contexts. The book intricately weaves a complex narrative, challenging the notion of Vattels unwavering success and enduring relevance. It also sheds light on the intricate processes of publication and translation, which were employed to critique and denounce the perceived dangers associated with these ideas. By expanding the horizons of research beyond the confines of international law and political and economic thought, this book unveils new avenues for exploration and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 364g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030480264\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonio Trampus","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44102938788090,"sku":"9783030480264","price":66.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646280092164_book.jpg?v=1646937865","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/emer-de-vattel-and-the-politics-of-good-government-constitutionalism-small-states-and-the-international-system-9783030480264","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}