... whatever the exceptions established to this rule in the form of the principle, for 75 Lawrence, The Principles of International Law, p.58. 76 Ibid. 77 Ibid. 78 Ibid., p. 136. 79 Lawrence, The Principles ... Walker, A History of the Law of Nations,p.12. 72 imperialism, sovereignty and international law positivist practice of focusing on the words of the treaty, to the completeexclusion of the circumstances ... Persons and subjects of International Law. ’ Oppenheim, International Law, p.110.Seeibid., pp. 154 156.85Lawrence, The Principles of International Law, p.58. 76 imperialism, sovereignty and international...