House of Lords Reform: A History; Volume 2. 1943-1958: Hopes Rekindled

by Peter Raina

Peter Raina's House of Lords Reform recounts the long struggle to bring an ancient institution up to date. The first volume ended in 1937, as crisis overwhelmed Europe. Reform issues were not forgotten, however. This second volume continues the story, presenting a wealth of illuminating records, a great many of them published here for the first time. The 4th Marquess of Salisbury planned changes to the Lords even before the war's end. Further proposals...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3034309546
• ISBN13: 9783034309547
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Peter Lang UK
• Length: 894 Pages
• Weight: 3.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 6.2" x 8.9"