Justice among Nations. A History of International Law - Stephen C. Neff

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2. Keeping Kings in Check
   On international relations generally in the Middle Ages, see François L. Ganshof, Th e
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   ful information, though not specifi cally directed to international law, is Bernard
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   On international law in par tic u lar, see Douglas M. Johnston, Th e Historical Foun-
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   On the various ideas about the ius gentium in the Middle Ages, see the masterful
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   On just- war doctrine, the best general account is Frederick H. Russell, Th e Just War
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