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The Parliamentary Or Constitutional History Of England; Being A Faithful Account Of All The Most Remarkable Transactions In Parliament, From The Earli

The Parliamentary Or Constitutional History Of England; Being A Faithful Account Of All The Most Remarkable Transactions In Parliament, From The Earli

Hands, Several

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Genealogy & HeraldryBritish HistoryInternational Relations

ISBN10: 9354446507
ISBN13: 9789354446504
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 5 2021
Pages: 500
Weight: 1.60
Height: 1.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Power, principle, and crisis collide. In this sixth volume of The Parliamentary or Constitutional History of England, the drama of early Stuart politics unfolds from the twenty-fifth year of James I to the second of Charles I. Drawn from the journals of both Houses, records, original manuscripts, scarce speeches and tracts, these pages assemble a meticulously edited primary source collection that follows the gathering storm of monarchy and Parliament conflict. Readers witness the tensions of seventeenth-century England as questions of taxation, religious policy, royal prerogative and representation sharpen into the enduring conflict between crown and Commons, offering an essential window onto the English Civil War origins and the wider landscape of early modern British politics. Esteemed in its own time and still valued as a constitutional history sourcebook, this work presents English parliamentary debates in the words and perspectives of contemporaries, carefully compared with other writers of the age. It stands as a foundational historical research reference for scholars and students tracing the path from James I to Charles I, yet its vivid record of voices and arguments also speaks to general readers curious about how modern constitutional government was forged. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike, and a true multi volume parliamentary history cornerstone.

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