TY - GEN N2 - While the works of Hugo Grotius (1583-1645) have long been held in high esteem by international lawyers, this book addresses the broader, and neglected, theme of his contribution to the theoretical and practical aspects of international relations. It critically reappraises Grotius' thought, examining it in relation to his predecessors and in the context of the wars and controversies of his time, and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the `Grotian' tradition of thought - one which accepts the sovereignty of states but at the same time stresses the existence of shared values and the necessity of rules. AB - While the works of Hugo Grotius (1583-1645) have long been held in high esteem by international lawyers, this book addresses the broader, and neglected, theme of his contribution to the theoretical and practical aspects of international relations. It critically reappraises Grotius' thought, examining it in relation to his predecessors and in the context of the wars and controversies of his time, and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the `Grotian' tradition of thought - one which accepts the sovereignty of states but at the same time stresses the existence of shared values and the necessity of rules. T1 - Hugo Grotius and International Relations AU - Bull, Hedley., AU - Kingsbury, Benedict., AU - Roberts, Adam. CN - KZ2093 CN - JX2099 LA - eng ID - 19662 KW - Diplomacy KW - Droit international. KW - International law. KW - International relations. KW - Diplomacy. KW - LAW OF THE SEA KW - GROTIUS : UNITED NATIONS KW - HUMAN RIGHTS KW - GROTIUS : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS KW - Relations internationales. TI - Hugo Grotius and International Relations ER -