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The Czar and the Slaves: Two Puzzles in the History of International Arbitration.
- Source :
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American Journal of International Law . Jul2019, Vol. 113 Issue 3, p535-567. 33p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- In 1822, the Russian czar resolved a dispute over compensation for slaves fleeing to British lines during the War of 1812. American observers have long asserted that this canonical decision favored the United States. But new debate has recently arisen among historians. Uncovering evidence from diplomatic archives, this Article concludes that the czar did indeed side with the United States. Moreover, the case demonstrates how nineteenth-century American statesmen pressed international law into service in support of slavery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SLAVERY
*INTERNATIONAL law
*INTERNATIONAL arbitration
*HISTORY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029300
- Volume :
- 113
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of International Law
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 137414941
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ajil.2019.23