The English ConstitutionReproduction of the original: The English Constitution by Walter Bagehot |
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User Review - Paul_S - LibraryThingPolitics have not changed much since the 19th century. The main difference is that now elites hide their fear and contempt of the lower class. My insecurities aside, insightful essays that remain relevant. Read full review
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User Review - patito-de-hule - LibraryThingWalter Bagehot was editor of the Economist and his name is still on the weekly page about England. This book describes the English Constitution and compares it favorably with the United States Constitution. Read full review
Contents
THE CABINET | 19 |
THE MONARCHY | 53 |
THE HOUSE OF LORDS | 65 |
THE HOUSE OF COMMONS | 105 |
ON CHANGES OF MINISTRY | 130 |
ITS SUPPOSED CHECKS AND BALANCES | 153 |
PECULIAR FORM WHICH THEY HAVE ASSUMED | 173 |
ITS HISTORY AND THE EFFECTS OF THATHISTORY | 183 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The English Constitution |
| Author | Walter Bagehot |
| Publisher | BoD – Books on Demand, 2019 |
| ISBN | 3734087066, 9783734087066 |
| Length | 196 pages |
| Subjects | › › Fiction / Historical / General Fiction / Literary |
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