Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Alabama Law Review

Abstract

The article discusses the relationship between modern international economic law and empire. It cites the apparent incompatibility of the basic characteristics of the modern international legal regimes with the concept of empire as viewed in the ancient world. Also tackled is the concept of colonial empire of professor Michael Doyle. It notes the reluctance of the government of the U.S. to the attractions of being ruled by an emperor with absolute authority.

First Page

943

Volume

60

Publication Date

2009

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