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In Das englische Parlament' there is, indeed, except in the last sixty pages, which are concerned with the present century, not much that is new. It is for the most part a repetition of those portions of the Verfassungsgeschichte which bear on the history of parliament. In some respects the newer work supplements the older, by treating the actual constitution of parliainent and of the assemblies which preceded it in greater detail, but generally speak ing it is the Verfassungsgeschichte over again in a more or less compressed form. Some objections may doubtless be raised to this method of treating the subject - for the subject, after all, is but one - ini three or four distinct works. There cannot but be needless repetitions; the same matters reappear in different order and pro portion and the reader is not always sure where to hnd the fullest information on any particular point. But the whole series of works, taken together, undoubtedly contains a mass of information which is not to be found elsewhere except in books and documents inaccessible to most readers, as well as original and thoughtful conclusions which, whether we accept them or not, never fail to 'deser've the respect due to careful research and impartial judgment.
The introduction which Dr. Gneist has prefixed to 'das englische Parlament throws an interesting light on the author's general Views, and his manner of regarding the institutions of society in the present day. These Views are consistent and intelligible; they are those of an evolutionary optimist. As a good Prussian and a lawyer, he exalts the state; as a religious man and a practical politician, he does not underrate the value and power of the church; as a student conversant with the unceasing development of society, he has faith in sober and rational reform. The need of common defence, the necessity of a power to dehne the duties and maintain the rights of the citizen, created the state and justify a strong executive. The spiritual wants of men, the demand for a power to mediate between class and class, established and will continue to support the church. The eighteenth-century theories of equality and the social compact are mentioned only as examples of a style of speculation which the objective investigation of later times has driven from the field. The institution of private property, the inequality of classes and individuals, are justified by a sober analysis of human nature.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1527731197
- ISBN 13 9781527731196
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages844
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating exploration of the development of the English constitution through a series of essays. The author takes the reader on a chronological journey from the Anglo-Saxon era to the late medieval period, examining the origins and evolution of key institutions like the monarchy, the witan, the county courts, and parliament. The author delves into the complex relationship between society and the state in England, highlighting the unique role of the aristocracy and the local communities in shaping the political landscape. The book also considers the influence of the church on English society and the ongoing tension between religious and secular powers. The author challenges traditional interpretations of the Norman period, arguing that William the Conqueror and his successors wielded far more power than previously thought, establishing a system of absolute monarchy that was not easily challenged. The author then explores the rise of parliamentary government and the crucial role of Henry II in setting the stage for Magna Carta and the establishment of a system of governance by estates. The book's insights provide a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis of the forces that shaped the English constitution, demonstrating the interplay of social, economic, and political factors in its gradual formation. 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 # 9781527731196_0
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