Rewriting Histories of the Use of Force
The Narrative of ‘Indifference'

Table of Contents

General Introduction
I. The Use of Force in Nineteenth Century Doctrine: More than a Naturalist Fantasy: Introduction. Aim, Methodology and Outline
1. The 'Use of Force' in the nineteenth century: some conceptual clarifications
2. The use of force in writings of 'Naturalist' inclination
3. The use of force in writings of 'Eclectic' inclination
4. The use of force in writings of 'Positivistic' inclination
Conclusion. Some thoughts on the differences between past and present scholarship on the use of force
II. The Use of Force in Nineteenth Century Practice: Law Beyond Morals and Politics: Introduction. Aim, Methodology and Outline
5. Justifying the use of force in the 'Centre'
6. Justifying the use of force in the 'Semi-Peripheries'
7. Justifying the use of force in the 'Peripheries'
Conclusion. Some thoughts on the differences between past and present practice of justifying force
III. The Narrative of Indifference in the Twentieth Century: Disciplinary Identity and Legitimacy: Introduction. Aim, Methodology and Outline
8. Disciplinary beliefs about international law and the narrative of indifference: a mirror-effect
9. The emergence of the narrative of indifference in the interwar: preserving identity by restoring credibility
Conclusion. Some thoughts on the persistence of the narrative of indifference in modern-day doctrine
General Conclusion
Bibliography
Index.

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