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The Governance of England: Otherwise Called the Difference Between an Absolute and a Limited Monarchy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Fortescue

 
9780266457404: The Governance of England: Otherwise Called the Difference Between an Absolute and a Limited Monarchy (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0266457401 ISBN 13: 9780266457404
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Governance of England: a historical examination of how the crown’s powers and finances shape the realm, with a focus on reform and accountability.

This edition surveys early modern debates on the limits of royal authority. It traces how the royal household, revenues, and public offices were managed, and why reforms were urged to stabilize governance. The work foregrounds the tension between a strong central rule and the needs of Parliament and commonwealth, using Fortescue’s arguments as a lens on medieval and early modern statecraft.

  • Understand why controlling household expenses mattered to royal stability
  • See how revenues, appointments, and finances affected governance and accountability
  • Explore the historical debate over absolute versus limited monarchy
  • Gain context for later constitutional developments and legal thought

Ideal for readers of political history, constitutional study, and medieval and early modern England.

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About the Author

Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0266457401
ISBN 13 
9780266457404
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
450