Written in 1932 by a Japanese Christian journalist. It gives the Japanese view on the conflict with the Republic of China and Manchuria which declaredWritten in 1932 by a Japanese Christian journalist. It gives the Japanese view on the conflict with the Republic of China and Manchuria which declared itself independent that year. It reads more as a justification of Japan's actions which accuses the West of wanting to partition China while the Republic of China is depicted as knaving and stoking up anti-Japanese sentiments. Much talk about the Railroad systems and how China isn't capable of managing it. Kawakami alleges that Manchuria was already de facto independent and had the right to secede. ...more
Unlike like other eurosceptics Baudet doesn't think the EU will become a federal state, that exchanges the sovereignty of the member states to an EuroUnlike like other eurosceptics Baudet doesn't think the EU will become a federal state, that exchanges the sovereignty of the member states to an European federal state. He even writes that he doesn't oppose it per se but says it's an impossibility. He sees supranational courts as more of a threat to sovereignty. Due to the lack of accountability to the national communities. Multiculturalism is also a treat to the cohesion and the acceptance of truths that can be seen as self-evident. The book sticks to the basics of sovereignty and supranationalism, treating them pretty abstract. ...more
Legally not that interesting because it was all thrown out due to Ex Parte Milligan because the defendants should have gone for a civil trial instead Legally not that interesting because it was all thrown out due to Ex Parte Milligan because the defendants should have gone for a civil trial instead of a military one. That the defendants were accused of treason against the government of the United States could be used in the whole "It's not treason if you are loyal to your state"-debate. It gives some historic details like the secret handshakes, purported strength of the organisation and the many names of the order. The name Knights of the Golden Circle was dropped due to them being found out. Also any plans of wanting to annex Mexico and others, aren't mentioned. ...more
Umfangreicher als das Buch von Masaryk unter andere mit Obduktionsberichte im Anhang. Nussbaum referiert auch an die Kombination von Deutsch FeindlichUmfangreicher als das Buch von Masaryk unter andere mit Obduktionsberichte im Anhang. Nussbaum referiert auch an die Kombination von Deutsch Feindlichkeit mit Anti-Semitismus und hammert drauf das nur die armere Klassen Antisemitisch sein. Kurze Referenzen an Strafen wegen Antisemitischer Schmach vor Gericht und eine Verdächtigung Mord und Inzest richtung der Brüder des Opfers. ...more
Op zich knap om een boek te kunnen schrijven over een civiele zaak die te maken heeft met pacht. Op een gegeven moment had ik wel iets van 'nou weet iOp zich knap om een boek te kunnen schrijven over een civiele zaak die te maken heeft met pacht. Op een gegeven moment had ik wel iets van 'nou weet ik het wel' maar dan kwamen er op nieuwe juridische kwesties naar voren. ...more
Starts a bit shallow with the generic "we need more funding"-argument. But goes deeper into the subjects and its flaws. Also interesting from a non-coStarts a bit shallow with the generic "we need more funding"-argument. But goes deeper into the subjects and its flaws. Also interesting from a non-common law perspective. ...more
Boek gekocht naar aanleiding van een tweet die klaagde dat Koos Spee niet constant zijn boek in al zijn tweets moet noemen. Verrassend genoeg valt KooBoek gekocht naar aanleiding van een tweet die klaagde dat Koos Spee niet constant zijn boek in al zijn tweets moet noemen. Verrassend genoeg valt Koos Spee niet te vaak in herhaling in dit boek. Hij geeft zijn standpunten goed weer, het persoonlijke vond ik persoonlijk minder interessant. ...more
Although it deal with a legal non-issue due to the fact no other nation has claims on Shetland. The difference between feudal and udal property laws dAlthough it deal with a legal non-issue due to the fact no other nation has claims on Shetland. The difference between feudal and udal property laws doesn't play a role in the matter although it would solve the question of who the people would be in a so-called people's sovereignty:
Is it an interesting read on the legal history of Shetland....more
Report on the Leipzig war crime trials of 1921 with the author explaining the differences between the German and the British courts and why calling waReport on the Leipzig war crime trials of 1921 with the author explaining the differences between the German and the British courts and why calling war prisoners Schweinhund and Drecksschweine was so harshly punished by the German courts. ...more
