A Complete Collection of the Lord's Protests, From the First Upon Record, in the Reign of Henry the Third, to the Present Time, Vol. 2 - Softcover

With A Copious Index

 
9781334947148: A Complete Collection of the Lord's Protests, From the First Upon Record, in the Reign of Henry the Third, to the Present Time, Vol. 2

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This book presents an extensive study of parliamentary protests conducted by the House of Lords between 1725 and 1734. It analyzes these protests against several bills and motions in the context of the broader political landscape. The author argues that these protests served as a means for the House of Lords to oppose the policies of Sir Robert Walpole's administration and provided an important check on the government's power. Additionally, the book explores the legal, historical, and constitutional significance of these protests, examining how they contributed to the development of parliamentary procedure and the balance of power between the Crown, the Lords, and the Commons. The book will be of interest to scholars, students, and historians interested in British history, parliamentary procedure, and constitutional law.

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9780483500808: A Complete Collection of the Lord's Protests, From the First Upon Record, in the Reign of Henry the Third, to the Present Time, Vol. 2: With a Copious Index (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0483500801 ISBN 13:  9780483500808
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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