International Law With an Introductory Essay on The Definition and Nature of the Laws PREFACE This book has been written in the attempt to clear away some of the many obscurities and misconceptions which pervade the subject of international law and which are not only discouraging to the student but irritating to the mature,reader. It goes without saying, that a subject which has been cultivated as international law has, in practically the same furrows for many centuries, will prove a rich mine for analytical investigation. The author does not pretend to have any more than scraped the surface, but hopes he has succeeded in a more logical arrangement than that commonly found in the writers. There has been some talk recently about popularizing international law. It would be as feasible to popularize the binomial theorem, the laws of optics or the rule against perpetuities. The masses must be content to be advised on these matters by experts. He who would understand international law must be something of a man of the world, have a good knowledge of history and economics, the faculty of clear thought, and, above all, must not let his heart run away with his head. No attempt has been made at exhaustive citation, but it is believed that the notes are sufficient to illustrate the text. All citations are to the pages unless otherwise indicated, and a general index to both volumes, including authors, and cases referred to, is inserted in each volume. Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A., July 1, 1919. ROLAND R. FOULKE. |