A Handbook to the League of Nations, (Hardcover)

<p>"A Handbook to the League of Nations" serves as an essential guide to the origins, structure, and early functions of the first global organization dedicated to maintaining international peace. Written by Geoffrey Butler, a noted scholar and diplomat, this work provides a detailed examination of the Covenant of the League of Nations and its practical application in the aftermath of the Great War. It delves into the legal and political foundations of the League, exploring how it sought to resolve international disputes through arbitration and collective security.</p><p>The text outlines the roles of the Assembly, the Council, and the Permanent Secretariat, offering insights into the administrative machinery designed to prevent future conflicts. Butler also addresses the broader philosophical underpinnings of international cooperation, making this volume a significant contribution to the study of interwar diplomacy. As a primary source for understanding the development of modern international law and global governance, "A Handbook to the League of Nations" remains a vital resource for historians, political scientists, and students of international relations interested in the precursor to the United Nations and the evolution of 20th-century world politics.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• A Handbook to the League of Nations, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025697512
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 262