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From Hammurabi to the International Criminal Court: 250 Milestones in the History of International Law

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1. The Code of Hammurabi (c. 1750 BCE)

The Code of Hammurabi is one of the earliest known examples of written law. It was created by King Hammurabi of Babylon and contains 282 laws governing a wide range of topics, including criminal law, property law, and family law. The Code of Hammurabi is significant because it is one of the first attempts to create a comprehensive and unified system of law.

2. The Bible (c. 1200 - 100 BCE)

The Bible is a collection of religious texts that have had a major impact on the development of international law. The Bible contains many passages that deal with the law of war, the treatment of prisoners, and the rights of foreigners. These passages have helped to shape the way that nations interact with each other and have contributed to the development of a more just and peaceful world.

3. The Treaty of Kadesh (c. 1259 BCE)

The Treaty of Kadesh is the oldest known peace treaty between two nations. It was signed between the Hittite Empire and the Egyptian Empire and established a boundary between the two empires. The Treaty of Kadesh is significant because it is the first known example of a treaty that was negotiated between two sovereign states.

The Law Book: From Hammurabi to the International Criminal Court, 250 Milestones in the History of Law (Sterling Milestones)

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The Middle Ages (c. 500 - 1500 CE)

4. The Justinian Code (c. 529 CE)

The Justinian Code is a collection of Roman law that was compiled by Emperor Justinian I. The Justinian Code is significant because it is one of the most important and influential sources of law in the Western world. The Justinian Code has had a major impact on the development of international law, and many of its principles are still used today.

5. The Magna Carta (1215 CE)

The Magna Carta is a charter that was signed by King John of England in 1215. The Magna Carta is significant because it is one of the first documents to establish the principle of the rule of law. The Magna Carta has had a major impact on the development of international law, and many of its principles are still used today.

6. The Treaty of Paris (1259 CE)

The Treaty of Paris is a peace treaty that was signed between England and France in 1259 CE. The Treaty of Paris is significant because it established the principle of uti possidetis, which means that the boundaries between two states should remain as they are at the time of the peace treaty. The principle of uti possidetis has been used in many peace treaties since the Treaty of Paris.

The Early Modern Era (c. 1500 - 1800 CE)

7. The Treaty of Westphalia (1648 CE)

The Treaty of Westphalia is a peace treaty that was signed in 1648 CE and ended the Thirty Years' War. The Treaty of Westphalia is significant because it established the principle of sovereignty, which means that each state has the exclusive right to govern its own territory. The principle of sovereignty has been one of the most important principles in international law since the Treaty of Westphalia.

8. The Grotius' Mare Liberum (1609 CE)

The Grotius' Mare Liberum is a treatise written by Hugo Grotius in 1609 CE. The Mare Liberum is significant because it is one of the first works to argue that the sea is international territory and that all nations have the right to use it. The Mare Liberum has been influential in the development of the law of the sea.