As the centenary of the Treaty of Versailles approaches, this book presents the pre-1914 precursors to the interwar naval arms treaties arising from the peace o

An innovative study of the pre-history of the League of Nations, tracing the pro-League movement's unexpected development.

War, Law and Humanity tells the story of the transatlantic campaign to either mitigate the destructive forces of the battlefield, or prevent wars from being wag

Gabriela A. Frei addresses the interaction between international maritime law and maritime strategy in a historical context, arguing that both international law

This book examines Britain’s complex relationship with the mine in the years 1900-1915. The development of mine warfare represented a unique mix of challenges