Alexander Hamilton

One of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a key figure in American history

The Rights of War and Peace in Three Books

Hugo Grotius

Grotius' writings on natural law and the laws of war had a profound influence on the development of international law, setting the stage for modern diplomacy and governance. His ideas, transmitted through the works of subsequent philosophers and legal scholars, eventually found their way across the Atlantic to shape the thinking of America's founding generation.

Among those inspired by Grotius' ideas was none other than Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Hamilton, a brilliant legal mind in his own right, drew upon Grotius' concepts of natural law when crafting key elements of the American Constitution and its legal framework.

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Within the pages of this remarkable book, personally inscribed by Hamilton, you'll discover a treasure trove of annotations, markings, and cross-references to an array of historical documents and events. Among these are notable references to the Rutgers vs. Waddington case and the Camillus letters, offering a fascinating glimpse into the depth of Hamilton's engagement with the issues of his time.