Elements of General Knowledge, Introductory to Useful Books in the Principal Branches of Literature and Science, Vol. 2 of 2: Designed Chiefly for the ... Higher Classes in Schools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Henry Kett

 
9781333301934: Elements of General Knowledge, Introductory to Useful Books in the Principal Branches of Literature and Science, Vol. 2 of 2: Designed Chiefly for the ... Higher Classes in Schools (Classic Reprint)

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This book covers the history of Britain and England. A central focus of this book is the development of the English constitution. The author traces the history of the constitution and laws of England from the Saxons to the present time. The author uses this historical progression to highlight the nature of British liberty. The book discusses the gradual increase in civil liberties and the historical roots of the British constitution, including the Trial by Jury and Magna Carta. The author argues that these developments were not the result of abstract principles, but rather the result of conflicts between factions and monarchs. The book is well-written and researched and provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the British constitution. This work chronicles key events that shaped the modern world's most important document, offering profound insight into the evolution of modern civil liberties.

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