Book contents
- The Cambridge History of International Law
- The Cambridge History of International Law
- Frontispiece
- The Cambridge History of International Law
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Plates
- Contributors
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Part I International Law in Renaissance Europe (1492–1660)
- Part II International Law in Old Regime Europe (1660–1775)
- 12 The Law of Nations in Old Regime Europe
- 13 Territory and Jurisdiction in Old Regime Europe
- 14 The Law of the Sea in Old Regime Europe
- 15 War and the Use of Force in Old Regime Europe
- 16 Warfare on land in Old Regime Europe
- 17 Maritime Warfare in Old Regime Europe
- 18 Peacemaking in Old Regime Europe
- 19 Trade in Old Regime Europe
- 20 Diplomacy in Old Regime Europe
- 21 Dispute Settlement in Old Regime Europe
- 22 The Ottoman Encounter and the Law of Nations in the Old Regime
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
16 - Warfare on land in Old Regime Europe
from Part II - International Law in Old Regime Europe (1660–1775)
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 April 2025
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Book contents
- The Cambridge History of International Law
- The Cambridge History of International Law
- Frontispiece
- The Cambridge History of International Law
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Plates
- Contributors
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Part I International Law in Renaissance Europe (1492–1660)
- Part II International Law in Old Regime Europe (1660–1775)
- 12 The Law of Nations in Old Regime Europe
- 13 Territory and Jurisdiction in Old Regime Europe
- 14 The Law of the Sea in Old Regime Europe
- 15 War and the Use of Force in Old Regime Europe
- 16 Warfare on land in Old Regime Europe
- 17 Maritime Warfare in Old Regime Europe
- 18 Peacemaking in Old Regime Europe
- 19 Trade in Old Regime Europe
- 20 Diplomacy in Old Regime Europe
- 21 Dispute Settlement in Old Regime Europe
- 22 The Ottoman Encounter and the Law of Nations in the Old Regime
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Summary
The chapter examines the development and changing nature of the laws and customs of war in Old Regime Europe. It focuses on land warfare, scrutinising the received idea that the waging of war in this age was characterised by a growing moderation and by the improvement of troops’ conduct and discipline. The chapter surveys the major principles and doctrines of the jus in bello and the use thereof made by European players. In doing so, it draws on state and military practice as well as scholarly – legal and military – literature. Subjects which are covered include the theoretical conceptualisation of the laws of war, status in war and neutrality – limited to its terrestrials aspects – the emergence of new legal constraints regarding the treatment of prisoners of war and civilians, siege warfare and use of weapons, the treatment of enemy possessions and occupation.
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- The Cambridge History of International Law , pp. 517 - 550Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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