Peters, Laurence, 1952-

The United Nations : history and core ideas / Laurence Peters. - 1 online resource (201 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Collective security: the classical legacy -- A global forum dedicated to the prevention of conflict: the visionary architects -- The balance of power: Kant's decisive contribution -- The rise of international law: the decisive contribution of Hugo Grotius -- Sovereignty: how the Peace of Westphalia defined the UN's view of nationhood -- The UN and the rise of the humanitarian tradition -- The peaceful settlement of disputes -- The development of the Universal declaration of human rights.

9781137528667 (e-book)


United Nations--History.


Electronic books.

JZ4986 / .P48 2015

341.23