The general theory of law and state gtls marks a special phase in his carreer because it symbolizes not a mere translation of his pure theory but a true american version of it because for the first time he confronts with the english and american legal tradition. The general theory of law and state gtls marks a special phase in his carreer because it symbolizes not a mere translation of his pure theory but a true american version of it because for the first time he confronts with the english and american legal tradition. The general theory of law and state gtls marks a special phase in his carreer because it symbolizes not a mere translation of his pure theory but a true american version of it because for the first time he confronts with the english and american legal tradition. Entdecken sie general theory of law and state von hans kelsen und finden sie ihren buchhandler widely regarded as the most important legal theorist of the twentieth century hans kelsen is best known for his formulation of the quotepure theory of lawquote within which the study of international law was his s. General theory of law and state hans kelsen the lawbook exchange ltd 1999 law 516 pages 2 reviews reprint of the first edition this classic work by the important austrian jurist is the