Select Charters and Other Illustrations of English Constitutional History From the Earliest Times to the Reign of Edward the First

H. W. C. Stubbs

ISBN 10: 1025394828 / ISBN 13: 9781025394824

Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'Select Charters and Other Illustrations of English Constitutional History' is a seminal collection of primary source documents that trace the foundational development of the English state and its legal framework. Spanning from the earliest periods of Germanic influence through the formative reign of Edward I, this work provides a comprehensive overview of the documents that shaped the English Constitution. Readers will find essential texts including royal charters, legislative acts, and administrative records that document the evolution of parliament, the judicial system, and the rights of the crown and the people.Edited by the renowned historian William Stubbs and revised by H. W. C. Davis, this volume serves as an indispensable resource for students and scholars of medieval history and legal theory. It meticulously presents the evidence of institutional growth, offering deep insight into the transition from feudal customs to a structured constitutional monarchy. The collection highlights pivotal moments in governance, including the Magna Carta and the emergence of representative institutions, making it a cornerstone for understanding the origins of modern democratic principles and the rule of law in Great Britain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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• Title: Select Charters and Other Illustrations of English Constitutional History From the Earliest Times to the Reign of Edward the First
• Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions Feb 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025394828
• ISBN 13: 9781025394824
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 30D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 946 grams

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"Select Charters and Other Illustrations of English Constitutional History" is a seminal collection of primary source documents that trace the foundational development of the English state and its legal framework. Spanning from the earliest periods of Germanic influence through the formative reign of Edward I, this work provides a comprehensive overview of the documents that shaped the English Constitution. Readers will find essential texts including royal charters, legislative acts, and administrative records that document the evolution of parliament, the judicial system, and the rights of the crown and the people.

Edited by the renowned historian William Stubbs and revised by H. W. C. Davis, this volume serves as an indispensable resource for students and scholars of medieval history and legal theory. It meticulously presents the evidence of institutional growth, offering deep insight into the transition from feudal customs to a structured constitutional monarchy. The collection highlights pivotal moments in governance, including the Magna Carta and the emergence of representative institutions, making it a cornerstone for understanding the origins of modern democratic principles and the rule of law in Great Britain.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.