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The Cambridge History of International Law, Volume 4: International Law in the Middle East and the Mediterranean during Antiquity

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The Cambridge History of International Law, Volume 4: International Law in the Middle East and the Mediterranean during Antiquity

Author: Jesper Eidem; Jacob Giltaij, Kaius Tuori
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781108484930
Published In: June 2026
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Volume IV of The Cambridge History of International Law explores the existence and scope of international law in Antiquity, spanning approximately 1800 BCE to 650 CE. During this period, the territories surrounding the Mediterranean engaged in various forms of cross-border interaction, from trade wars to diplomacy; this traffic was regulated through a patchwork of laws, regulations and treaties. However, the existence of international law as a coherent concept in Antiquity remains contested. We can speak only about 'territories', which include empires, tribal lands and cities, not about 'countries' or 'nations' in the modern sense. Rather than offering an overview of legal relations between territories surrounding the Mediterranean in Antiquity, this volume presents a set of case studies centred around various topics commonly associated with the modern idea of international law. Together, these studies result in a novel but accessible perspective on the (in)existence of international law in Antiquity.

Preface

Jesper Eidem, Kaius Tuori and Jacob Giltaij

Part I. International Law in the Ancient Near East (3rd millennium–500 BCE)

1. The Ancient Near East and International Law: An Introduction

Jesper Eidem

2. Territory and jurisdiction in the Ancient Near East

Stefano de Martino

3. War and peace in the Ancient Near East

Salvatore Gaspa

4. Trade and communication in the Ancient Near East

Cécile Michel

5. Diplomacy in the Ancient Near East