G. F. de Martens (1756-1801) combines in a measure the method of Vattel with the positive method of Moser in his "Précis du Droit des Gens Moderne de l'Europe," 1789. This treatise has been a recognized standard.
Many special and general works appeared in the latter years of the eighteenth and early years of the nineteenth century.
Wheaton (1785-1848), the foremost American writer on international law, published in 1836 his "Elements of International Law," which has long been recognized as a standard throughout the world.
Beside the great work of Wheaton justly stands Phillimore's "Commentaries upon International Law."
Many other works of highest merit have appeared during the latter half of the nineteenth century, such as those of Bluntschli, Travers Twiss, Calvo, Wharton, Pradier-Fodéré, and of the eminent authority, the late William Edward Hall. There are also many living writers whose contributions are of greatest worth.[41]
[CHAPTER IV]
SOURCES
- [14. Practice and Usage.]
- [15. Precedent and Decisions.]
- (a) Prize and Admiralty Courts.
- (b) Domestic Courts.
- (c) Courts of Arbitration.
- [16. Treaties and State Papers.]
- [17. Text Writers.]
- [18. Diplomatic Papers.]