Notes From My Journal: When Speaker of the House of Commons, 1899 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Evelyn Denison

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266229921 ISBN 13: 9780266229926

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

See the House of Commons come alive through a former speaker’s eyes.

This diary by John Evelyn Denison offers a rare, day-by-day view of parliamentary life in the mid-1800s, penned by a man celebrated for duty, tact, and strong sense of tradition.

In these pages, readers glimpse the inner workings of debates, the rules that guide conduct, and the moments that shaped a nation. The journal is presented as Denison left it, with brief notes and occasional editorial notes that illuminate a long career in public service and the events he witnessed from Ossington to the House of Commons.

• Firsthand observations from a long-running parliamentarian and later Speaker.
• Examples of procedural practice, discipline in debate, and the navigation of political crises.
• Context about Denison’s character, leadership style, and his view of parliamentary duty.
• A historical window into 19th-century British politics and governance.

Ideal for readers of political history, parliamentary procedure, and biographies of notable British leaders. If you enjoy authentic accounts of how government works in practice, this edition will resonate with you.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266229921
• ISBN 13: 9780266229926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 298