First published in 1933, The League of Nations in Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive history of the formation and the functioning of the League. Divided into four parts this book discusses themes like the founding of the League; elements of international organization before 1914; the development of the machinery of the League; the Pacific settlement of disputes; the organization of world peace and security; reduction and limitation of armaments; the growth of international cooperation; the International Labour Organization; social and humanitarian activities and the intellectual cooperation. This is an important historical reference work for scholars and researchers of international relations, international politics and diplomacy and peace and conflict resolution.

Autorentext

C. K. Webster with some chapters on international co-operation by Sydney Herbert.