This collection of essays by the celebrated German scholar Polycarp Leyser covers a wide range of subjects related to law, history, and the art of diplomacy. From a discussion of the legal implications of the fall of the Byzantine Empire to an analysis of the role of diplomacy in the Dutch War of Independence, these essays display Leyser's erudition and insight. This edition features a new introduction that places the essays in their historical...
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