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Author Eyffinger, Arthur, author.

Title T.M.C. Asser (1838-1913) : "in quest of liberty, justice, and peace" / by Arthur Eyffinger
Published Leiden ; Boston : Brill Nijhoff, 2019

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Description 1 online resource
Series Legal history library ; volume 30
Studies in the history of international law ; volume 13
Legal history library ; v. 30.
Legal history library. Studies in the history of international law ; v. 13.
Contents Front Matter -- Introductory Note -- 'Of Inconspicuous, if Honest Lineage': The Asser Family -- 'Le Monde marche!': Tobias Asser, The Early Years (1838-1860) -- 'The Thread of Ariadne': A Career and a Life in the Making -- 'On Mercury's Wings': The Law of Commerce -- 'A Scaffolding of Fictions': The Organization of International Law -- 'The Brain's Rack': Private International Law -- Vers L'Union Judiciaire: The Four Hague Conferences on Private International Law (1893-1904) -- 'The Learned Guide of the Nation': The Counsellor -- Illustrations -- 'Surtout pas de zèle!': The International Delegate -- 'The Hundred Chosen': The First Hague Peace Conference (1899) -- 'The Beacons of a New Era': The Years up to 1907 -- 'Le Parlement de l' Humanité': The Second Hague Peace Conference (1907) -- Public Honours and Private Grief: The Family Man -- 'The Mark of His Master hand': The Concluding Conferences -- Young at Heart: The Final Chord -- Illustrations -- Back Matter
Summary This publication presents a comprehensive review of the life and intellectual legacy of the Dutch Nobel Peace laureate and father of the Hague tradition of international law. It is the first research study based on a wealth of recently disclosed private and family files, and deepens and modifies all earlier evaluations. It enlarges on Asser's achievements as legal practitioner, university don, pioneer of private international law, diplomat and arbitrator, and State Councillor. It discusses his durable impact as founder of international law bodies and institutions. It likewise highlights the impressive Asser family tradition that exemplifies 19th-century Jewish emancipation in Amsterdam, addresses Asser's youth and student years, his role as family man and the impact of personal drama on his career. Detailed Table of Contents . Layout of the Book
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Asser, T. M. C. (Tobias Michael Carel), 1838-1913.
SUBJECT Asser, T. M. C. (Tobias Michael Carel), 1838-1913. fast (OCoLC)fst00074032
Subject Law teachers -- Netherlands -- Biography
International law -- History.
Conflict of laws -- History
Conflict of laws.
International law.
Law teachers -- Biography.
Netherlands.
Genre/Form History.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2019015675
ISBN 9789004397972
9004397973