The Laws of Yesterday's Wars 2 : : From Ancient India to East Africa.
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| Superior document: | International Humanitarian Law |
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| Place / Publishing House: | : : BRILL,, 2022. ©2022. |
| Year of Publication: | 2022 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | International Humanitarian Law
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (276 pages) |
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Table of Contents:
- Half Title
- Series Information
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgement
- Notes on Contributors
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Ancient Indian Laws of War
- i Introduction
- ii Methods and Means of Warfare
- Ancient Indian Army
- Just and Unjust War
- Strategies and Battles
- iii How Did the Society Regulate Itself
- iv Prohibited Actions
- Protected People
- Non-kṣatriyas as Non-combatants
- The Young, the Elderly and the Women
- Prohibited Weapons
- Prohibited Times and Places
- Prohibited Conduct
- Several Warriors Killing a Single One
- Killing Someone Engaged with Another
- Killing a Distracted Opponent
- Killing a Disadvantaged Opponent
- Killing an Opponent Who Doesn't Fight Anymore
- Unfair Fighting
- Kṣatriyas in Distress as an Advantage
- V Defences
- vi Consequences
- Practical Political Consequences
- Religious and Super(Natural) Consequences
- Social and Practical Punishments
- Punishments for Desertion
- Conclusion
- Chapter 2 Carthaginian Laws of War
- i Means and Methods of Warfare
- a The Carthaginian Empire
- b Sardinia and Tunisia
- c Sicily
- d Carthaginian Colonies
- e The Independent Tribes of North Africa
- f The Balearic Islands
- ii System of Governance
- a The Constitution of Carthage
- b The Carthaginian Aristocracy
- c Carthaginian Generals
- d Carthaginian Staff and Officers
- iii The Carthaginian Military
- a The Carthaginian Fleet
- b Soldiers of Carthage, c. 550-300
- c The Hellenistic Period (323-31 bc) and the Homogenisation of Weapons and Panoply in the Western Mediterranean
- d Carthaginian Pikemen? Carthaginian Infantry in the Punic Wars
- e Mercenaries of Carthage
- f Allied Auxiliaries from North Africa
- g Iberians in the Second Punic War
- h Italians in the Army of Hannibal Barca during the Second Punic War.
- i Siege Warfare
- j Carthaginian Cavalry
- k From Chariots to War Elephants
- iv Carthaginian Citizenship and Manpower
- a Carthaginian Citizenship
- b Carthaginian Grand Tactical Doctrine
- v Laws of War and Prohibited Actions
- vi Conclusion
- Chapter 3 Roman Laws of War
- i Introduction
- ii Means and Method of Warfare
- Nature of Warfare - Just War
- Defined Enemy
- Sieges
- Civil War
- iii Prohibited Actions
- Underlying Philosophy
- Siege Warfare - fides populi and urbs direptia
- iv Defences
- Defence of Superior Orders
- V Conclusion
- Chapter 4 Islamic Laws of War
- I Introduction
- ii The Religious and Political Structure in Arabia at the Advent of Islam
- iii The City-State Paradigm: System of Governance, Religion, Law and War
- iv Jus ad bellum: Offensive or Defensive Wars?
- V Restrictions and Prohibited Acts
- a Protection of Civilians and Non-Combatants
- b Prohibition of Destruction of Property and the Natural Environment
- c Humane Treatment of Prisoners of War (POW s)
- d Prohibition of Mutilation
- e Prohibition of Looting
- f Prohibition of Perfidy
- vi Means and Methods of Warfare
- vii Conclusion
- Chapter 5 Eastern Native American Laws of War
- i Introduction
- ii Means &
- Methods of Warfare - Four Case Studies
- a The Powhatans and the 1622 "Massacre"
- b Wendat (Huron)-Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) War of 1648/49
- c The Creek-Cherokee War, 1715-1753
- d A "Typical" Raid
- iii Restraints
- iv Escalation
- Chapter 6 Japanese Laws of War
- I Introduction
- ii Historical Context
- iii Philosophical Influences on the Bushido Code
- a Confucianism
- b Zen Buddhism
- c Shinto
- iv Goals of Warfare
- a Samurai in the Social Order
- b Public vs Private
- v Means and Methods of Warfare
- a Conduct Outside Battle
- b Conduct in Battle
- The Mindset
- The Weaponry.
- Tactics and Strategy
- vi Defences
- Death
- vii Conclusion
- Chapter 7 East African Laws of War
- Introduction
- Why did East African Groups go to War?
- I Shared Concepts between African Customary Norms and International Conventions on Humanitarian Law
- Protection of Civilian Persons and Property
- Methods and Means of Warfare
- Protection of the Sick and the Wounded
- Treatment of Prisoners of War
- Consequences for the Breach of War Customs
- Defenses to Breaches of Traditional Customs of War
- Places of Asylum and Truces
- ii East African Contributions to International Humanitarian Law
- ihl Treaties
- Institutional Frameworks
- Importance of ihl in Africa Today
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- Conclusion
- i Sharp War, Soft War
- Index.