Burlamaqui, J[ean] J[acques]. The Principles of Politic Law: Being a Sequel to the Principles of Natural Law. Translated into English by Mr. Nugent. London: J. Nourse, 1752. viii, 372 pp. Reprinted 2004 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN 1-58477-380-4. Hardcover. * Reprint of first English translation. Sequel to Burlamaqui's [1694-1748] other major work, The Principles of Natural Law (1748) (also published in reprint by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.). Here he develops his thesis that international law is based on natural law and examines the principles of sovereignty with respect to considerations such as foreign rights, the necessity of war, the concept of absolute power, public treaties and economic factors.