v. 1. A commentary on the development of legal, political, and international ideals: The Greek background; The Roman heritage; The Christian heritage, ancient and medieval; The transition from medieval to modern thought; The era of reform; The beginning of the modern age -- v. 2. Extracts illustrating the growth of theories and principles of jurisprudence, government, and the law of nations: Jurisprudence; The state; The law of nations.