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    Prize Money
    Prize Money
    Prize Money
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    Prize Money

    By Quincy Wright

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    This work investigates the character of prize money prevalent in various countries at different periods of their history. The writer explores the conditions that gave rise to such rules, and the effect these rules had upon maritime captures in times of war. Contents include: Introduction Among the Ancients During the Middle Ages Great Britain, Historical Resumé Great Britain, Recent Laws Great Britain, Recent Administration Great Britain, Significance of Present Law
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateJul 20, 2022
    ISBN8596547092414
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