Henry Maine

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The movement of the progressive societies has hitherto been a movement from Status to Contract.

Henry Maine

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Progress

Author

Henry Maine

Genre

Historical literature

Language

English

Time

1861 1860s 19th century

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Citation

Maine, Henry. Ancient Law. London: John Murray, 1861, ch. 5.

War appears to be as old as mankind, but peace is a modern invention.

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War and peace War Peace

Author

Henry Maine

Medium

Lecture

Language

English

Time

1887 1880s 19th century

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Citation

Maine, Henry. "International Law: Its Origin and Sources." Whewell Lecture. 1887, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England, UK.