Discourse On the Shedding of Blood and the Laws of War [By R. Monteith. Ed. by J. Monteith]

In this historical treatise, Robert Monteith explores the ethical and legal issues concerning warfare and the killing of non-combatants. Originally published in 1846, Monteith's arguments provide insight into the moral complexity of military conflict and the challenges of balancing justice and mercy on the battlefield.

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