Direct Action and the Constitution Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Direct Action and the Constitution Classic Reprint
- Author
- Clement J. Bundock
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330810457
- ISBN 13
- 9781330810453
- Item weight
- 100 grams
Direct Action and the Constitution explains how ordinary people and their protests helped shape the British constitution.
This book traces centuries of political action, showing how resistance, reform, and strategic nonviolent pressure influenced the rise of rights and responsible government. It presents a clear, readable account of political conflict, parliamentary change, and the quest for liberty.
The author surveys moments when citizens, leaders, and workers used direct action to push for constitutional limits on rulers. It covers early baronial power, revolts, and the long arc toward mass influence in the state. Readers will see how protests and strategic actions moved Britain toward greater constitutional accountability, often without resorting to armed force.
- Learn how direct action emerged across key moments in English history from 1215 to 1688.
- See the shift from royal authority to broader parliamentary power and popular involvement.
- Understand the author’s perspective on nonviolent means of compelling good government.
- Explore how revolts, reform, and civil action have shaped the modern constitution.
Ideal for readers of history and political science who want a clear view of how sustained public action can influence constitutional development.
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