Based on the theme of the Irish Association of Law Teachers' Annual Conference 1999, Leading Cases of the Twentieth Century is a unique collection of cases that takes you on a global legal journey though the past 100 years. Incorporating a variety of international places and themes, this is a significant collection of cases compiled to celebrate the passing of one century and the dawn of a new one. The selected cases, are analysed by experts in the relevant fields and provide a unique insight into a selection of the most influential cases of the previous 100 years.