The League of Nations and the Development of International Law: A New Intellectual History of the Advisory Committee of Jurists

This volume explores the contributions of individual members of the Advisory Committee of Jurists in the League of Nations to international law, highlighting their biographical backgrounds and the broader legal traditions they represented. It adopts a biographical approach to complement existing legal narratives and discusses the scholarly work of the ACJ wise men, their biographical notes, and their role in drafting the statute of the Permanent Court of International Justice. The book examines visions of world law in a liberal international order through social theory and constructivism, historical examination of key developments, and international law as a science. It will be a valuable resource for scholars in International Law, Legal History, Political History, and International Relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the profound contributions of individual members of the Advisory Committee of Jurists (ACJ) within the League of Nations, as well as the broader national and discursive legal traditions they represented. By adopting a biographical approach, the book complements existing legal narratives and offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of international law.

Prior to the outbreak of World War I, there existed a vision of a liberal international order, rooted in the principles of the rule of law among civilized nations. This vision played a significant role in shaping the post-1919 world. This volume specifically focuses on the prominent legal personalities of that era. It explores the scholarly work of the ACJ wise men, including their biographical notes, and highlights their invaluable contributions as legal scholars and founding fathers of the sources of international law that ultimately led to the drafting of the statute of the Permanent Court of International Justice, the precursor to the International Court of Justice.

The book employs social theory and constructivism to examine visions of world law within a liberal international order. It conducts a historical examination of key developments that shaped their careers and scholarly writings, as well as international law as a scientific discipline. By examining the lives and legacies of these influential legal minds, the book provides valuable insights into the evolution of international law and its impact on global governance.

This book will be an indispensable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners engaged in the fields of International Law, Legal History, Political History, and International Relations. It offers a wealth of information and analysis, shedding light on the profound contributions of these legal luminaries and their enduring influence on the development of international law.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032065007