Review: the Drafting of the Covenant

Hudson, Manley O.; Miller, David Hunter (December 1928). "Review: the Drafting of the Covenant". Columbia Law Review. 28 (8): 1116. doi:10.2307/1112941. ISSN 0010-1958.

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Abstract: A review of “The Drafting of the Covenant” by David Hunter Miller, published in Columbia Law Review in December 1928. This work is considered the most authoritative account of the drafting of the Covenant of the League of Nations, providing a detailed narrative of the negotiations before and during the Peace Conference. The author, Miller, was closely involved with key figures like President Wilson and was a significant contributor to the drafting process. His work offers insight into the development of the Covenant’s twenty-six articles, presenting a factual and objective recounting rather than a political or legal argument.

The review highlights that the first volume of Miller’s work traces the text of the Covenant through various drafts and meetings, while the second volume is a comprehensive collection of documents, including minutes and other materials not previously published. This collection is lauded as a crucial source for future study of the Covenant. Additionally, the article notes the informal and somewhat unplanned nature of the Peace Conference proceedings, emphasizing the contingency and improvisational elements involved in creating the Covenant.

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DOI: 10.2307/1112941
MAG: 2073547640
CorpusID: 154556633
OpenAlex: W2073547640