The Commonplace Book of Sir Thomas Duppa (Parliamentary History Book Series) - Softcover

Hawkyard, Alasdair; Sainty, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119085993 ISBN 13: 9781119085997

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2015

Synopsis

Thomas Duppa who was Black Rod from 1683-1694 compiled The Commonplace Book for his own use. It sheds vital light not only on how the Lords was managed, and the daily routines, but also on the personalities of the period.

• The Commonplace Book is an extremely rare survival from late seventeenth century Parliamentary history

• Entries describe Sir Thomas Duppa's investiture as black rod and his knighting in 1683, as well as the coronation of James II in 1685
• Sheds scarce and important light on how the Lords was managed, and the daily routines that aided its running
• Provides vital information on the disputes that took place over precedence and responsibilities between those employed at court and those working in parliament

 

 

 

About this title

About the Author

Alasdair Hawkyard is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Historical Society. He was formerly Co-editor and Principal Research Assistant on the 1509-1558 section of the History of Parliament. His long-standing interest in architectural, social and political history is reflected in a range of articles published in Parliamentary History as well as other academic journals.

Sir John Sainty was Clerk of the Parliaments from 1983-1990. For four years he was editor of the office holder series published by the Institute of Historical Research. In addition to Officials of the Royal Household (with Robert O. Bucholz, 2 vols, 1997, 1998), he has published extensively on the history and procedure of parliament and on office holders under the crown.

 

From the Back Cover

Sir Thomas Duppa (1619-1694) in 1683 was made Gentleman of the Black Rod - frequently shortened to Black Rod - an office he held until his death at the age of 75. The gentleman usher of the Black Rod's responsibilities ranged from the ceremonial and rituals of the Order of the Garter to the everyday functioning of the House of Lords. During his time as Black Rod, Sir Thomas Duppa compiled The Commonplace Book for his own use. It sheds scarce and important light not only on how the Lords was actually managed, and the daily routines that aided its running in a period of constitutional change and political revolution, but also on the personalities of the period. Vital information on the disputes that took place over precedence and responsibilities between those employed at court and those working in parliament reveal that very little passed without problem and neither place was entirely happy. Although not actually unique, The Commonplace Book is an extremely rare survival from the late seventeenth century, offering invaluable insights and information for students and scholars of parliamentary and constitutional history.

From the Inside Flap

Sir Thomas Duppa (1619-1694) in 1683 was made Gentleman of the Black Rod - frequently shortened to Black Rod - an office he held until his death at the age of 75. The gentleman usher of the Black Rod's responsibilities ranged from the ceremonial and rituals of the Order of the Garter to the everyday functioning of the House of Lords. During his time as Black Rod, Sir Thomas Duppa compiled The Commonplace Book for his own use. It sheds scarce and important light not only on how the Lords was actually managed, and the daily routines that aided its running in a period of constitutional change and political revolution, but also on the personalities of the period. Vital information on the disputes that took place over precedence and responsibilities between those employed at court and those working in parliament reveal that very little passed without problem and neither place was entirely happy. Although not actually unique, The Commonplace Book is an extremely rare survival from the late seventeenth century, offering invaluable insights and information for students and scholars of parliamentary and constitutional history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119085993
• ISBN 13: 9781119085997
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 92