1st edition. Original Cloth, 12mo. XII, 287 pages. 21.8x14, 9 cm. An authoritative survey of significant international courts and tribunals over the last 150 years, beginning with a brief history from the American-British Treaty of 1794 to the time of publication, as initial preparations were being made to try the almost defeated Nazi leadership. The work goes on to offer a constructive analysis of the place of tribunals in problems of world affairs, with an emphasis on their organization, operation, function as well as a critical examination of the merits and defects. Hudson concludes with his recommendations for the future as to the continuance of the Permanent Court of International Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Very Good Condition. (holo2-122-45)