The Story of Parliament - In the Palace of Westminster by John Field

The Story of Parliament - In the Palace of Westminster by John Field

This book fills what has long been a gap - an essential work giving the history of Parliament in a digestible form. Anthony Howard CBE This book gave me real pleasure. The Rt Hon Lord Hurd of Westwall CH CBE (Douglas Hurd) The standard work of parliamentary history designed for the general reader. This new edition of The Story of Parliament has been brought completely up to date with recent events. Thoroughly revised and updated, it includes the new Parliament since the May 2010 General Election, and major changes such as devolution and the reorganisation of the House of Lords. The book represents a unique approach to the way Parliament was established and evolved as the worldwide model for parliamentary democracy. The Story of Parliament is enriched by dramatic episodes and colorful personalities, and includes numerous illustrations as well as plans and simple explanations of the legislative process.

'This book fills what has long been a gap - an essential work giving the history of Parliament in a digestible form" - Anthony Howard CBE "This book gave me real pleasure." - The Rt Hon Lord Hurd of Westwall, CH, CBE (Douglas Hurd

John Field taught at Westminster School, where he was a teacher of English, for thirty years. His books include histories of Westminster School and Westminster Abbey and he also works in India for a third world educational charity. He now lives in Northumberland.

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ISBN 13	9781906507695
ISBN 10	1906507694
Title	The Story of Parliament - In the Palace of Westminster
Author	John Field
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Third Millennium Information
Year published	2006-01-05
Number of pages	316
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