A Complete Collection of the Lords'' Protests, From the First Upon Record, in the Reign of Henry the Third, to the Present Time, Vol. 1 of 2: With a Copious Index (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Great Britain House Of Lords

9780260086938: A Complete Collection of the Lords'' Protests, From the First Upon Record, in the Reign of Henry the Third, to the Present Time, Vol. 1 of 2: With a Copious Index (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260086932 ISBN 13: 9780260086938

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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A complete collection of the Lords' Protests, with an added historical essay on the Legislative Power of England

This edition compiles protests from the early records of Parliament, tracing the development of constitutional ideas and the role of legislative authority in English history. It pairs the protests with an accessible overview that helps readers see how past debates shaped governance.

This edition expands beyond the protests themselves to provide context on how Parliament has operated over centuries. It offers a window into the concerns, arguments, and constitutional principles debated by lawmakers and their opponents. The material invites careful reading of how protests were used to press for power, protect liberties, and influence the course of governance.

Historical notes that frame the collection within the broader story of English governance.
An accompanying essay on the origin and changes in the English Parliament’s power.
Alphabetical and topical indexing to help readers locate key issues and figures.
Primary-source language presented with explanatory context to aid understanding.

Ideal for readers of political history, constitutional studies, and those curious about how early parliamentary debates shaped modern governance.

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