The book "Piracy. Contribution to international maritime law" by Paul Stiel is an important work devoted to the problems of piracy at sea and its reflection in international law. The author examines the historical aspects of piracy, international norms regulating this phenomenon, and also examines cases of judicial review of pirate attacks. The book contains an analysis of the most famous cases of piracy in history, a study of international conventions to combat this phenomenon, as well as recommendations for improving legal regulation in this area. "Piracy: A Contribution to the International Law of the Sea" is a valuable resource for lawyers, scholars of international law, and anyone interested in maritime security issues.