This book is an article-by-article commentary on the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties of 1969. The aim is to explain the content of the various articles in a broad sense, including its history, its place in international law, and its relations with other articles of the Convention. It includes the declarations, resolutions, and annexes pertaining to various articles. Brief analysis is included where disputed issues arise. Separate sections are included on the history of the Convention and its role in customary international law. Also included is a compilation of the reservations and declarations of the Convention and objections thereto. Martinus Nijhoff is an imprint of Brill. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)