The Difference Between an Absolute and Limited Monarchy: As It More Particularly Regards the English Constitution (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Fortescue

9780656184880: The Difference Between an Absolute and Limited Monarchy: As It More Particularly Regards the English Constitution (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656184884 ISBN 13: 9780656184880

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the roots of the English constitution and the balance of power.

This edition presents John Fortescue’s classic examination of governance, contrasting absolute and limited monarchy with an emphasis on the English constitutional framework. It foregrounds the roles of the Crown, the law, and the rights of subjects, offering historical insight into how authority and liberty have been argued and defended in England.

The work blends philosophical reflection with practical concern for lawful government, highlighting the safeguards that protect liberty and the proper use of royal prerogative. It includes contextual prefaces and related material that illuminate the ideas behind one of the most influential early debates about governance and law.

Clear discussion of monarchy, sovereignty, and legal limits
Explanations of how power interacts with rights and public welfare
Historical context to help readers understand early modern constitutional thinking
Notes and sections that connect law, governance, and the duties of rulers

Ideal for readers of political history, constitutional law, and early modern thought seeking foundational arguments about government and liberty.

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