De Periculis Paciscendi

This Latin-language book is a treatise on war and diplomacy, written by the German lawyer and scholar Ludwig Horch in the late 16th century. It discusses the risks and benefits of negotiating truces and treaties during wartime, with a particular focus on the example of the 1609 truce between the Dutch Republic and the Spanish Empire. Horch's work draws on historical examples from ancient and medieval times to shed light on contemporary issues.
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