The English Parliament In Its Transformations Through A Thousand Years

by Rudolf Gneist and Rudolph Gneist

Book Overview

The English Parliament In Its Transformations Through A Thousand Years is a comprehensive historical account of the evolution of the English Parliament from its origins in the Anglo-Saxon Witenagemot to the modern-day Westminster system. Written by Rudolph Gneist, a German jurist and political scientist, the book provides a detailed analysis of the various constitutional and political developments that have shaped the English Parliament over the course of a millennium. The book is divided into six sections, each covering a different period of English history. The first section examines the origins of the English Parliament, tracing its roots back to the Anglo-Saxon Witenagemot and the Norman Conquest. The second section covers the medieval period, including the emergence of the House of Commons and the development of parliamentary privilege. The third section looks at the Tudor and Stuart eras, focusing on the struggle between the monarch and Parliament for supremacy. The fourth section covers the 18th and 19th centuries, including the rise of parliamentary democracy and the expansion of the franchise. The fifth section examines the impact of the two World Wars on the English Parliament, including the growth of the welfare state and the emergence of the modern party system. The final section covers the post-war period, including the devolution of power to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and the increasing influence of the European Union on British politics. Throughout the book, Gneist provides a wealth of detail and analysis, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. He explores the key personalities and events that have shaped the English Parliament, as well as the broader social, economic, and political forces that have influenced its development. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British politics and the evolution of parliamentary democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163628913
• ISBN13: 9781163628911
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"