An Inquiry Into the Elective Franchise of the Freeholders Of, and the Rights of

Uvedale Corbett

ISBN 10: 1390277399 / ISBN 13: 9781390277395

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the history of corporate counties and their influence on the parliamentary franchise in England. It delves into the evolution of Parliament from the Witenagemot to the 10th century, examining the origins of the elective franchise and the division of England into counties. The author analyzes the creation of corporate counties through royal charters, their impact on local government and parliamentary representation, and the legal framework governing their establishment. The book offers valuable insights into the complexities of England's electoral history and the relationship between the Crown, Parliament, and the local jurisdictions that shaped the country's political landscape. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Inquiry Into the Elective Franchise of the Freeholders Of, and the Rights of
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1390277399
• ISBN 13: 9781390277395
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

A clear, accessible study of how voting rules shaped England’s corporate counties and their place in Parliament.

This scholarly work explains the origins and evolution of the elective franchise in England and Wales. It surveys parliaments, charters, and local practice to show how corporate counties were created, how their rights of election developed, and what that meant for representation. The book combines historical narrative with careful analysis of charter effects and key election cases, offering practical insight into how votes were counted and who could vote.

• Learn how corporate counties formed and why they mattered to parliamentary elections
• See how charters and local laws changed who could vote for knights and burgesses
• Explore notable cases and debates that shaped the franchise, including attempts to alter voting rights
• Understand the balance between local governance and national representation in 19th-century scholarship

Ideal for readers of legal history, political development, and English parliamentary tradition.