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  • An historical Review of the Royal Marine Corps, from its Original Institution down to the Present Era, 1803

    With mixed sentiments of Loyalty and Gratitude, I now lay the following Work under your Royal Shelter. In having deigned to become its Patron your Royal Highness has placed me under a double tie, as it is a precious mark of condescension bestowed upon myself, enhanced in value from its being a sure earnest of predilection for my Corps. To cherish Patriotism, Subordination and Allegiance, is the ... Read more

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  • Letters From Flanders Written By 2nd Lieut. A. D. Gillespie, Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders

    The sight of the kilted Highland regiment has always struck such fear into their Germans opponents of both World Wars; known to their Teutonic foes as the "Ladies from Hell" for their attire and fighting prowess. The memories of those brave Celtic Warriors fighting across the mud of Flanders remains in the swirl of the bagpipe laments, faded pictures and memoirs from their ranks.The letters of two ... Read more

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  • The Causes of War

    Volume II: 1000 CE to 1400 CE

    This is the second volume of a projected five-volume series charting the causes of war from 3000 BCE to the present day, written by a leading international lawyer, and using as its principal materials the documentary history of international law, largely in the form of treaties and the negotiations which led up to them. These volumes seek to show why millions of people, over thousands of years, ... Read more

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  • The Causes of War

    Volume III: 1400 CE to 1650 CE

    This is the third volume of a projected five-volume series charting the causes of war from 3000 BCE to the present day, written by a leading international lawyer, and using as its principal materials the documentary history of international law, largely in the form of treaties and the negotiations which led up to them. These volumes seek to show why millions of people, over thousands of years, ... Read more

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  • The Long Road to Sustainability

    The Past, Present, and Future of International Environmental Law and Policy

    For the last few thousand years, humanity has struggled to achieve sustainable development. Gillespie sees the problem as multi-faceted: a three legged stool of economic, social, and environmental conundrums have stalled the quest for the long term viability of both our species and the ecosystems in which we reside. Gillespie moves from the low life expectancy, excessive deforestation, and wetland ... Read more

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  • Waste Policy

    International Regulation, Comparative and Contextual Perspectives

    Series series New Horizons in Environmental and Energy Law series
    From human waste to nuclear waste, the question of how we must manage what we no longer want, in terms of either recycling or disposal, is one of the most pressing issues in environmental law. Alexander Gillespie addresses the gaps in previous literature by incorporating economics, philosophy and the ideal of sustainable development in order to provide context to the surrounding legal and policy ... Read more

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  • The Illusion of Progress

    Unsustainable Development in International Law and Policy

    Is 'sustainable development' a charade sold to an increasingly misled public? This book presents a wide-ranging, penetrating critique of sustainability and what it actually means. The author argues that despite the rhetoric of socially and environmentally sustainable development and the ever-increasing number of legislative environmental policies, the real issues such as consumption, population ... Read more

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  • International Environmental Law, Policy, and Ethics

    This second edition of International Environmental Law, Policy, and Ethics revises and expands this groundbreaking study into the question of why the environment is protected in the international arena. This question is rarely asked because it is assumed that each member of the international community wants to achieve the same ends. However, in his innovative study of international environmental ... Read more

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  • An Historical Review of the Royal Marine Corps, from its Original Institution down to the Present Era, 1803

    "An Historical Review of the Royal Marine Corps, from its Original Institution down to the Present Era" by Major Alexander Gillespie provides a comprehensive examination of the Royal Marine Corps, detailing its formation and evolution over time. Gillespie meticulously chronicles the Corps' significant contributions to military operations, highlighting key battles and the development of its unique ... Read more

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  • People, Power, and Law

    A New Zealand History

    This book offers a unique insight into the key legal and social issues at play in New Zealand today. Tackling the most pressing issues, it tracks the evolution of these societal problems from 1840 to the present day.Issues explored include: illegal drugs; racism; the position of women; the position of Maori and free speech and censorship. Through these issues, the authors track New Zealand's ... Read more

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  • A History of the Laws of War: Volume 2

    The Customs and Laws of War with Regards to Civilians in Times of Conflict

    This unique new work of reference traces the origins of the modern laws of warfare from the earliest times to the present day. Relying on written records from as far back as 2400 BCE, and using sources ranging from the Bible to Security Council Resolutions, the author pieces together the history of a subject which is almost as old as civilisation itself. The author shows that as long as humanity ... Read more

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  • A History of the Laws of War: Volume 3

    The Customs and Laws of War with Regards to Arms Control

    This unique work of reference traces the origins of the modern laws of warfare from the earliest times to the present day. Relying on written records from as far back as 2400 BCE, and using sources ranging from the Bible to Security Council Resolutions, the author pieces together the history of a subject which is almost as old as civilisation itself. The author shows that as long as humanity has ... Read more

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