Bluntschli's Life Work (1884)

Bluntschli's Life Work is a biography written by Herbert Baxter Adams in 1884. The book chronicles the life and work of Johann Kaspar Bluntschli a prominent Swiss jurist and political philosopher of the 19th century. Adams explores Bluntschli's life from his childhood and education to his rise to prominence as a professor of law and political science. The book also delves into Bluntschli's contributions to the field of international law including his work on the laws of war and the rights of neutral nations during times of conflict. Additionally Adams examines Bluntschli's political philosophy which emphasized the importance of individual rights and the rule of law in a democratic society. Overall Bluntschli's Life Work provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential legal and political thinkers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.