English Constitutional Ideas in the Fifteenth Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107683334)

Originally published in 1936, this book contains a detailed investigation of the ideas and theories behind the forms of fifteenth-century English government, reaching conclusions regarding the 'spirit' of the constitution. The text is divided into four large chapters: 'The Estate of King', 'The Nature of Parliament', 'Statutory Law and Judicial Discretion' and 'The Theory of the State'. Extensive notes, appendices and a bibliography are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in fifteenth-century history, political history and the development of the English constitution.

Author: S. B. Chrimes
ISBN-10: 1107683335
ISBN-13: 9781107683334
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/21/2013
Pages: 436
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.97d