Life Of Hugo Grotius - Charles Butler - Bog

The Life of Hugo Grotius is a biography written by Charles Butler in 1826. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Hugo Grotius, a Dutch scholar, theologian, and jurist who lived from 1583 to 1645. In addition to Grotius' life, the book also includes brief minutes of the civil, ecclesiastical, and literary history of the Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries. The biography covers Grotius' early life and education, his legal and diplomatic career, his religious beliefs, and his contributions to philosophy and international law. It also explores Grotius' relationships with other prominent figures of his time, including Prince Maurice of Nassau and the Dutch statesman Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Grotius' life and work, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Netherlands, international law, or the development of modern political philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.