This book provides an overview of the two Hague Conferences, held in 1899 and 1907, which aimed to establish international norms for war. Trueblood examines the major issues discussed at the conferences, including the use of poison gas, the treatment of prisoners of war, and the protection of civilians. He also considers the lasting impact of the conferences on international law.

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