Considerations on the Establishment of a Regency: With an Appendix, Containing Proceedings Relative to Settling the Form of Government During the Minority of Henry Vi., And During the King Being Disqu - Hardcover

William Wyndham Grenville

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260266175 ISBN 13: 9780260266170

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A thoughtful study of governance in times of crisis, with ideas that still resonate today.

This historical work examines how a Regency could be formed to steady government during a king’s minority and amid a monarch’s infirmities. It presents careful constitutional arguments about the limits of royal power and the role of Parliament in guiding executive authority. The text invites readers to consider precedents, legal principles, and the balance between energy in government and protections for liberty.

• Foundational discussion of succession, regency, and the relation between crown and legislature
• Arguments on how to preserve constitutional rights while ensuring effective governance
• Analysis of historical precedents and the reasoning used to support or reject them
• Reflection on the boundaries between authority, law, and the people’s consent

Ideal for readers of history, constitutional theory, and political history who want a clear, preservation-minded view of governance during transitional moments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260266175
• ISBN 13: 9780260266170
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 86