How a nation redefines its rules
Discover the events and documents that shaped the English constitution from the Restoration onward.
This edition gathers key texts and context around the return of the monarchy, the debates over liberty and religion, and the early limits placed on royal power. Readers will see how leaders and Parliament navigated rebellion, succession, and reform to lay foundations for a modern constitutional order.
- Contains the Declaration of Breda and the Restoration narrative.
- Includes material on the Prince of Orange’s arrival and the seeding of parliamentary rights.
- Touches on landmark acts and debates that defined civil liberties and governance.
- Arranged with clear headings, dates, and authorities for study and discussion.
Ideal for readers of political history and students seeking a concise, document-driven view of this pivotal period.