Emer de Vattel

1714–1767

Nationality: Swiss

Historical Period: The 18th Century

Emer de Vattel (1714-1767) was one of the foremost theorists of natural law in the 18th century. His writings were widely read in the American colonies and had a profound impact on the thinking of the framers of the American constitution.

Read the Liberty Classic Bringing Natural Law to the Nations from Law & Liberty

• Author: Le droit des gens, ou Principes de la loi naturelle, 2 vols.
• Author: Le droit des gens, ou Principes de la loi naturelle, vol. 1
• Author: Le droit des gens, ou Principes de la loi naturelle, vol. 2
• Author: The Law of Nations (LF ed.)
• Author: The Law of Nations (1833 ed.)