Pufendorf's Law of Nature and Nations: Abridg'd from the Original in which, The Author's entire Treatise (de officio hominis & civis) that was by himself design'd as the Epitome of his larger Work, is taken. In Two Volumes [in one].

Leather, 339p+371p. plus index. Original leather is tooled.Nice frontispiece of Pufendorf. Some cracking at spine and scuffing of leather. Gilt wearing from spine. Light bump to corners. Owner's plate inside front board: Bannerman of Elsick of the lowland Scottish clan. Also owned by John Forbes. Scottish judge. He inscribed his name on the title page. Few marginal notes. Otherwise text is nice.

Samuel von Pufendorf was a German jurist, political theorist, and historian who lived during the 17th century (1632–1694). He made significant contributions to the fields of natural law and political philosophy. Pufendorf's most influential work is his book "On the Law of Nature and Nations" (1672), which expounded his theories on natural law and its application to international relations.

Pufendorf argued that natural law is based on rational principles that govern human behavior and interactions. He believed that these principles are universal and apply to all people regardless of nationality or culture. His work helped to popularize the idea of natural law as a basis for legal and political systems, influencing thinkers such as John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

In addition to his contributions to natural law theory, Pufendorf also made significant contributions to the development of international law. He argued for the idea of a "law of nations" that governs relations between states, laying the groundwork for modern international law.

Pufendorf's ideas had a profound impact on the development of legal and political thought, particularly in the areas of natural law and international law. His work helped to shape the intellectual landscape of the Enlightenment and continues to influence legal and political theory today.