A Short History of Parliament by Clyve Jones
A comprehensive history of parliament in the British Isles from the earliest times, covering all aspects of parliament as an institution.
Achieves the very difficult task of digesting in a single volume current understanding of all the British parliaments from the beginning[...] It is very well-structured, easy to navigate, accessible and readable. * THE RICARDIAN *
[Gives] readers a good survey of parliamentary development and to its credit pays proper attention to the invaluable work of the Lords. * CONTEMPORARY REVIEW *
For those requiring a handy bluffer's guide to Parliament that provides historical context while exploding a number of myths, A Short History of Parliament is a must. * TOTAL POLITICS *
The essays assembled here are a rich source of anecdote and oddity. They also set out, clearly and concisely, the institutional framework and the general ground rules under which the Westminster Parliament as well as various other British parliaments have operated. [...] Most of the contributors rise to heights of excellence, supplying the very best summaries of their field. * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *
A scholarly and very informative history, A Short History of Parliament is a top and must have [addition] to any college history collection. * BOOKWATCH *
[Gives] readers a good survey of parliamentary development and to its credit pays proper attention to the invaluable work of the Lords. * CONTEMPORARY REVIEW *
For those requiring a handy bluffer's guide to Parliament that provides historical context while exploding a number of myths, A Short History of Parliament is a must. * TOTAL POLITICS *
The essays assembled here are a rich source of anecdote and oddity. They also set out, clearly and concisely, the institutional framework and the general ground rules under which the Westminster Parliament as well as various other British parliaments have operated. [...] Most of the contributors rise to heights of excellence, supplying the very best summaries of their field. * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *
A scholarly and very informative history, A Short History of Parliament is a top and must have [addition] to any college history collection. * BOOKWATCH *
Stephen K. Roberts has been an Editor at the History of Parliament since 1997 and was Director 2018-2020. He has published extensively on British history 1640-1660, especially on matters of government and society. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, the Society of Antiquaries of London and the Learned Society of Wales, and is currently an honorary professor at University College London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843837176 |
| ISBN 10 | 184383717X |
| Title | A Short History of Parliament |
| Author | Clyve Jones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-05-17 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
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