This book examines the evolution of international law, focusing on the period leading up to and during World War I. The author argues that the war was a major turning point in the development of international law, as it revealed the inadequacy of the existing legal framework to deal with the challenges of modern warfare. The book explores the various attempts to codify and enforce international law before the war. It also examines the impact of the war on the development of new legal principles, such as the prohibition on the use of chemical weapons. Ultimately, the book argues that the war led to a renewed commitment to the rule of law in international relations, which has shaped the development of international law ever since.

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