Precedents Of American Neutrality: In Reply To The Speech Of Sir Roundell Palmer (1864) is a book written by George Bemis that explores the history of American neutrality in times of war. The book is a response to a speech given by Sir Roundell Palmer, a British politician, in which he criticized the United States for its perceived lack of neutrality during the Civil War. Bemis presents a detailed analysis of the legal and historical precedents that have shaped American neutrality policy, including the principles of international law and the actions of previous American presidents. He argues that the United States has consistently upheld its commitment to neutrality and that any perceived violations were justified by the circumstances of the time. The book provides a valuable insight into the complex issues surrounding neutrality in times of war and is a useful resource for historians, legal scholars, and policymakers.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.