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English Constitutional Ideas in the Fifteenth Century
Full title: | English Constitutional Ideas in the Fifteenth Century |
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ISBN: | 9781107683334 |
ISBN 10: | 1107683335 |
Authors: | Chrimes, S. B |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Num. pages: | 436 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2013 |
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Synopsis
Originally published in 1936, this book contains a detailed investigation of the ideas and theories behind the forms of fifteenth-century English government, reaching conclusions regarding the 'spirit' of the constitution. The text is divided into four large chapters: 'The Estate of King', 'The Nature of Parliament', 'Statutory Law and Judicial Discretion' and 'The Theory of the State'. Extensive notes, appendices and a bibliography are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in fifteenth-century history, political history and the development of the English constitution.