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Best books to learn International law, in order
Public international law is the body of rules that binds states to each other — treaties, custom, jurisdiction, the use of force, and the institutions that try to enforce any of it — and it is the one legal field where the first honest question is whether it is law at all.
Reading paths for international law
International Law: The Best Books on How States Are Bound, in Order
Beginner14books161 hrs5 stages
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning international law?
- Public international law is the body of rules that binds states to each other — treaties, custom, jurisdiction, the use of force, and the institutions that try to enforce any of it — and it is the one legal field where the first honest question is whether it is law at all.
- What's a good book to start international law with?
- A strong starting point is Is International Law International? by Anthea Roberts. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after international law?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like International human rights law, International trade and tariffs.