The Sovereignty Of The Sea

The Sovereignty of the Sea is a historical account of the claims of England to the dominion of the British seas, written by Thomas Wemyss Fulton and originally published in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and political developments that led to England's assertion of sovereignty over the seas surrounding the British Isles, including the various treaties, proclamations, and court cases that defined the nation's maritime boundaries and rights.Fulton begins by tracing the origins of England's claims to the seas, from the early medieval period when the Anglo-Saxon kings first asserted their authority over the waters around their island kingdom, to the later efforts of the Tudor and Stuart monarchs to establish their dominion over the high seas. He then examines the various challenges to England's sovereignty that arose over the centuries, including the efforts of rival European powers to assert their own claims to the seas and the rise of international law and diplomacy in the modern era.Throughout the book, Fulton draws on a wide range of historical sources, including legal documents, diplomatic correspondence, and contemporary accounts, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the complex and often contentious history of England's claims to the seas. He also explores the broader implications of these claims for the development of international law and the evolution of the modern nation-state system.Overall, The Sovereignty of the Sea is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of maritime law and diplomacy, as well as the broader history of British imperialism and the development of the modern nation-state.And Of The Evolution Of The Territorial Waters, With Special Reference Tot He Rights Of Fishing And The Naval Salute.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.