This study presents a new analysis of the historical meaning of Grotius' apologetic work. It means to answer two chief questions: what were Grotius' motives to write this work, and what sources did he use?
Jan Paul Heering, Ph.D. (1992), University of Leiden, is now solicitor at the Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad der Nederlanden) and partner of the law firm Barents & Krans in The Hague.
