the law of nations

Reading notes

• The History of Rome, Book 4 §17 the law of nations

  The body of usage held binding among all peoples—especially the inviolability of envoys—whose breach at Fidenae outraged Rome.

• The History of Rome, Book 5 §4 the law of nations

  The customary law binding all peoples—especially the inviolability of envoys—whose breach (at Clusium) the gods would punish.

• The History of Rome, Book 42 §46 law of nations

  The ius gentium, the body of customary principles recognized among all peoples, including the right to repel force with force.