The translations in this volume contain the page numbers of the German
source-texts in square brackets. References to the translated texts in the
introduction, cross-references in and between the translated texts, and
references in the notes at the end of the volume all use these bracketed
page numbers. The ellipses in chapters 2 and 3 indicate the beginnings of
passages of Schmitt’s Guardian of the Constitution that are not included
in this volume.
An asterisk in the translated text indicates an editorial note that
provides background information on a point discussed in the translated
text. These editorial notes can be found at the end of this volume, starting
on p. 254. They are likewise identifiable by reference to the bracketed
page numbers.
The bibliography lists all literature cited in the introduction and in the
editorial notes. Kelsen’s and Schmitt’s works are referred to by the year
of original publication.