Explore English history through its own words.
This collection compiles source material and guiding questions to illuminate how politics, law, and society evolved in England from medieval to modern times.
This edition organizes long-running themes around real documents and records, with introductions, study prompts, and carefully selected sources. It is designed for college courses that emphasize primary materials and historical reasoning, rather than a single narrative."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of primary sources about the development of various key political practices in England from the ninth century to the seventeenth century. These source problems are arranged in a format that offers readers a chance to delve deeply into the historical context, questions, and documents relevant to each topic. There are seven in all, dealing with the jury, the parish, peace negotiations with America, the veto bill, censorship, and Parliament. The author has gathered a wide range of materials, including Anglo-Saxon chronicles, parliamentary debates, and legal documents allowing readers to explore these pivotal moments in English history firsthand. Through these sources, this book examines how institutions like the jury, Parliament, and the parish evolved and shaped the English political landscape. It also sheds light on broader themes such as the origins of democracy, the struggle for civil liberties, and the relationship between church and state. Overall, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of English political institutions and the enduring ideas that have shaped them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330613313_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330613313
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330613313
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