A Complete Collection of the Lords' Protests: from the First Vpon Record, in the Reign of Henry the Third, to the Present Time; With a Copiovs Index. to Which Is Added, an Historical Essay on the Legislative Power of England. . in Two Volvmes

A Complete Collection Of The Lords' Protests: From The First Vpon Record, In The Reign Of Henry The Third, To The Present Time; With A Copiovs Index. To Which Is Added, An Historical Essay On The Legislative Power Of England.. In Two Volvmes by George St. Amand, Esq. This volume is a compilation of Lords’ protests and debates in the English Parliament, recording proceedings in the House of Lords from roughly 1725 through 1733, with material extending into later years. It preserves bills, amendments, votes, and the opinions of signatory peers, highlighting contested points of constitutional authority, finance, and foreign policy. The text situates discussions around Westminster as the center of political life and stresses proper procedure, parliamentary privilege, and the balance between Crown and Commons, including dissenting voices. The work also contains a historical essay by George St. Amand on the origins and evolution of England’s legislative power, tracing from Saxon assemblies to the later multi-order Parliament. As a primary source, it sheds light on impeachment, taxation, war policy, and the oversight of public credit and financial institutions in early modern Britain.