History Of The English Parliament: Its Growth And Development Through A Thousand Years, 800 To 1887 (1895) - Paperback

by Rudolph Von Gneist (Author)

""History Of The English Parliament: Its Growth And Development Through A Thousand Years, 800 To 1887"" is a comprehensive book written by Rudolph Von Gneist in 1895. The book provides a detailed account of the evolution of the English Parliament from its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period to the end of the 19th century. It covers the various stages of development of the Parliament, including the roles played by the different monarchs, the emergence of the House of Commons, and the growth of parliamentary democracy.The author, Rudolph Von Gneist, was a German jurist and political scientist who had a deep interest in the English legal and political system. He provides a detailed analysis of the legal and constitutional aspects of the English Parliament, including the powers and functions of the different houses, the role of the Speaker, and the procedures followed in the Parliament.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of the English Parliament. The first chapter provides an overview of the early history of the Parliament, while the subsequent chapters cover the different stages of its growth and development. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the major political and constitutional reforms that took place during the 19th century, such as the Reform Act of 1832 and the Representation of the People Act of 1884.Overall, ""History Of The English Parliament: Its Growth And Development Through A Thousand Years, 800 To 1887"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English Parliament and the evolution of parliamentary democracy in England. It provides a detailed and insightful account of the legal, constitutional, and political aspects of the English Parliament, making it an essential read for scholars, historians, and political scientists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.