The Geneva Convention of 1906 for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field (1916)

The Geneva Convention of 1906 for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field is a book written by James Brown Scott in 1916. The book provides a complete description of the Geneva Convention of 1906, which established rules for the treatment of wounded soldiers during armed conflicts. The convention was adopted by the International Red Cross and aimed to improve the conditions of wounded soldiers, regardless of which side they were fighting for. The book details the provisions of the convention, including the protection of medical personnel and facilities, the treatment of prisoners of war, and the humane treatment of the wounded. Scott's book provides a valuable historical perspective on the evolution of international humanitarian law and the efforts to mitigate the horrors of war. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of armed conflict and the development of international law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.