The neutral merchant in relation to the law of contraband of war and blockade under the order in Council of 11th March, 1915

"The Neutral Merchant" by Francis Taylor Piggott is a book dissecting the intricate world of international law during times of war. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the book grapples with the challenges faced by neutral merchants whose trade was caught between warring nations. It explores the tension between a neutral country's right to trade and a country at war's need to control resources that could aid its enemy. The story outlines criticisms and protests, particularly those from America, against Britain's strategy to limit neutral commerce, highlighting the clash between legal duties, national desires, and ethical considerations in the chaos of global conflict; thus, the book examines the complex web of trade, law, and global power.