By Royal Appointment by David Rogers
An anecdote-filled odyssey through the history of one of England's oldest and most secretive institutions.
"This useful book casts light on a little-understood national institution" Charles Clarke "It seems extraordinary that it is almost 100 years since anybody wrote a book about the Privy Council. But now David Rogers finally lifts the lid on one of the great mysterious institutions of the British Constitution." Michael Crick "Once a highway of the British state, the Privy Council is now one of its byways. David Rogers explores its exalted past and humble present with enthusiasm, charm and more than a faint whiff of nostalgia." Professor Anthony King "Today the Privy Council seems almost powerless - a faintly honorific and archaic leftover from a more monarchical past - almost but maybe not entirely. Could there be latent powers buried within its ancient structure which might yet play a role in the nation's affairs? David Rogers takes us on a fascinating journey into the roots, the history, the ambiguities and the current role of an almost forgotten part of the English constitutional system." Lord (David) Howell, former Minister of State in the Foreign Office "The Privy Council's roots date back to William the Conqueror, yet this mysterious body is still hugely powerful today. In this well-informed and witty account of its secretive workings, constitutionalist David Rogers gives us a sparkling narrative rich in anecdote to reveal for the first time what our 600 Rt Hons really get up to." Nigel Nelson, political editor, Sunday People
David Rogers is a parliamentary advisor who has worked with Lord Whitelaw when he was Deputy Prime Minister and Lord President of the Privy Council. He is a former senior lecturer, visiting fellow and member of the governing body of Goldsmiths, University of London, and has been a columnist on the Sunday Times and The Spectator. He lives in north Kent.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781849548564 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849548560 |
| Title | By Royal Appointment |
| Author | David Rogers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Biteback Publishing |
| Year published | 2015-07-08 |
| Number of pages | 344 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |