all the "Hints as to Reading"; and when he desires further information on any point, he will discover where to get it by running his eye over the remainder of the directions given. He will not, however, find references to works intended rather for practitioners than for students. Moreover the discussions as to the definition and nature of International Law, which must of necessity come first in logical order, may well be deferred to last in the order of time. It is almost impossible to follow and appreciate an argument on these points before a competent knowledge has been gained of the system whose boundaries and character it is sought to fix. DOWNING COLLEGE, May 25, 1885. T. J. LAWRENCE. PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. THE adoption of this book by the Admiralty for the use of Officers of the Royal Navy has rendered necessary a second edition within a few weeks of the publication of the first. No material changes have been made in the text; but here and there alterations and amplifications have been introduced, chiefly with a view to greater clearness of expression. Naval and military officers must constantly need a clear and brief statement of the leading principles and rules of International Law. It is hoped that they, as well as students and teachers, will find here the outline they require. DOWNING COLLEGE, July 6, 1885. T. J. LAWRENCE. |