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Sinopsis
Reclaim Britain’s naval power and its long-standing maritime rights
This nonfiction work argues for restoring Britain’s ability to wage war at sea by using private vessels as an auxiliary to the Navy, challenging the 1856 Declaration of Paris. It lays out a case for reasserting maritime privileges as essential to national defense and a first-class naval power. The material traces the historical debate over prize law, neutral flags, and the role of privateering, and it explains how public action and legal interpretation could change the course of British maritime policy. It speaks to readers interested in national security, naval history, and constitutional questions about maritime power and international law.
- Explains why sea power hinges on the capture and control of enemy property.
- Outlines arguments for arming private vessels as an official naval resource.
- Discusses the implications of the Declaration of Paris and the push to withdraw from it.
- Offers a historical lens on how policy, law, and public action intersect in maritime rights.
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Should any one wish for more informa tion on the subject, or should any important town in England desire to form a branch Committee of the Maritime League of Great Britain, I place myself at their disposal.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Handbook of Maritime Rights: And the Declaration of Paris Considered
"Maritime Rights" are the title deeds of this country. Without them, an insignificant island in the German Ocean could never have attained its present height of greatness and of splendour. Deprived of them, it must infallibly relapse into a position of third or fourth rate importance.
It is for the people of England to say whether they will tamely submit to seeing their title deeds torn up before their eyes, or whether they will, without delay, take the steps necessary to restore them in their integrity.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of maritime rights, a foundational principle that grants nations power over the seas for self-defense, but also permits them to seize enemy vessels and their cargo during wartime. The author traces the evolution of these rights, from the ancient practice of blockades to modern concerns about neutrality. A central theme is the conflict between the neutral right to trade and the belligerent right to prevent such trade from aiding their enemy. The author argues that the latter takes precedence, as neutrals should not profit from war and thus prolong conflicts. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of maritime rights, exploring their historical and legal contexts, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balance between national security and the rights of neutral parties. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331477549_0
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