These three slim volumes are a labour of love. They are the result of prodigious research into the history of many wars fought from ancient timesIt is a work that is easy to read because it is written with great clarity and personal idealism. It will remain an important resource for researchers in this field of the law. -- M. Sornarajah * Singapore Journal of Legal Studies * The wealth of materials compiled and reviewed by Alexander Gillespie for the purpose of this book is breath-taking and one can suspect that Alexander Gillespie's books will become the mandatory starting point for anyone wishing to study the history of the laws of war in the future. -- Vincent Roobaert * NATO Legal Gazette, Issue 27 * ...libraries and professors who focus on the many elements of the [ law of war] would be wise to have all three volumes at hand. Together, they provide a vivid, detailed, and especially readable account of the [ law of war]. This set is destined to be described by all holders as a richly adorned, and affordable, research treasure trove. * American Society of International Law Newsletter, Issue #43 * Review of A History of the Laws of War and The Causes of War, Volume 1 unique and of unquestionable relevance both works are appreciable for the impressive quantity of the historical and legally pertinent materials gathered by the author. This is useful from the perspective of understanding the background of todays rules on the recourse to armed force and international humanitarian law. -- Carlo Focarelli * Italian Yearbook of International Law, Volume 23, 2013 * The scourge of war never ends. If we are ever to be rid of it we need to understand the warlike history of homo sapiens. Professor Gillespie in his unique work tells us what we need to know. Will we heed it? -- Sir Geoffrey Palmer, former, Prime Minister of New Zealand, President of the New Zealand Law Commission, and chair of the UN Inquiry Panel into the Gaza Bound Flotilla of 2010 The law impacts on modern military operations at all levels. The importance of understanding the influence of international law, and the constraints, which it places upon the conduct of armed conflict, is an essential area of study. Dr Alexander Gillespie's three volume work traces the development and scope of this law from the earliest times through the modern day. In doing so he identifies constant themes and common principles in the law, as well, unfortunately, as all too common breaches. Commanders and historians, as well as lawyers, will find this book of great value. It is written in a practical and useful style and brings to light many fascinating examples of the law at work in times of war from which contemporary lessons can be learned. -- Brigadier Kevin Riordan, Director General of Defence Legal Services for the New Zealand Defence Forces The span of scholarship on offer in these volumes is astonishingan extraordinary gathering of historical and legal materials many of which record the most sombre and tragic events of human history - war in all its terrible forms. -- Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand At a time of real challenge, Alexander Gillespie is to be commended for his monumental and significant contribution to our understanding of the context, practice and principles that govern war and armed conflict. This vital book is an indispensable part of any library, and will be a necessary resource for governments, NGOs, international organisers, academics and lawyers involved in the issues. -- Professor Philippe Sands QC, University College London This is a comprehensive and comprehensible account of the laws of, against and about war. It is both authoritative and accessible - Alexander Gillespie's great achievement is to provide a map for a better future, in which the inevitable horrors of armed conflict are recognised and minimised, and those who instigate them unlawfully are punished by international courts. This is a must-read for all concerned to ensure that war laws do not end up in the graveyard of good words. -- Geoffrey Robertson QC, founder and head of Doughty Street Chambers, author of Crimes Against Humanity (Penguin and The New Press)
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