The Alabama Arbitration (1900)

The Alabama Arbitration is a historical book written by Thomas Willing Balch in the year 1900. The book explores the international dispute between the United States and Great Britain, which arose due to the actions of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The Confederate States had commissioned several warships, including the CSS Alabama, to attack Union merchant ships, which caused significant damage to the American economy.The United States government demanded compensation from Great Britain, alleging that the British government had allowed the Confederate States to build and operate these warships from British ports. The dispute was resolved through a process of international arbitration, which involved the appointment of a neutral panel of arbitrators to settle the matter.The book provides a detailed account of the arbitration proceedings, including the legal arguments presented by both sides, the evidence submitted, and the final decision of the arbitrators. It also examines the political and economic implications of the dispute and its resolution, both for the United States and Great Britain.Overall, The Alabama Arbitration is an important historical document that sheds light on a significant event in the history of international law and diplomacy. It is a valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War and its aftermath.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.