Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Table and Figures ix
4. Preface xi
5. Introduction 3
6. Chapter One. The Enigma of Fundamental Institutions 12
7. Chapter Two. The Constitutional Structure of International Society 26
8. Chapter Three. Ancient Greece 40
9. Chapter Four. Renaissance Italy 63
10. Chapter Five. Absolutist Europe 87
11. Chapter Six. Modern International Society 122
12. Chapter Seven. Conclusion 155
13. Bibliography 171
14. Index 193