The House of Lords, Its Records and Prospects : an Essay on Possible ReformsJ. Murray, 1935 - 67 pages |
Contents
A CALL FOR Reform | 7 |
THE HEREDITARY PEERAGE | 13 |
CHAOS AND RESTORED ORDER | 29 |
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