Note 217 — Chapter II · POSITION OF THE STATES WITHIN THE FAMILY OF NATIONS

But this is not generally recognised; see, for instance, Hall, § 93, who denies the existence of such a right. I do not see the reason why a State should not be able to undertake the obligation to retain a certain form of government or dynasty. That historical events can justify such State in considering itself no longer bound by such treaty according to the principle rebus sic stantibus (see below, § 539) is another matter.