All treaties between nations are valid only with the reservation clause: rebus sic stantibus. They do not pledge a State for ever. - Heinrich von Treitschke

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All treaties between nations are valid only with the reservation clause: rebus sic stantibus. They do not pledge a State for ever.

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About Heinrich von Treitschke

Heinrich Gotthard von Treitschke (15 September 1834 – 28 April 1896) was a German historian, political writer and National Liberal member of the Reichstag during the time of the German Empire. He was an outspoken nationalist, who favored German colonialism and opposed the British Empire. He also opposed Catholics, Poles and socialists inside Germany.

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Alternative Names: Heinrich Gotthard Freiherr von Treitschke

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