Thoughts on the Constitution: With a View to the Proposed Reform in the Representation of the People, and Duration of Parliaments (Classic Reprint)

John Joshua Proby Carysfort

ISBN 10: 0428834647 / ISBN 13: 9780428834647

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thoughts on the Constitution: With a View to the Proposed Reform in the Representation of the People, and Duration of Parliaments (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428834647
• ISBN 13: 9780428834647
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A thoughtful case for a more representative Parliament and shorter, more accountable terms.

This edition presents a clear argument for reform in how the people are represented and how long Parliaments should sit. It explains why equality in representation matters, how different forms of representation work, and what changes could strengthen the Constitution without weakening liberty.

• Learn how representation is defined and why equality across the population is essential
• See analysis of various representation models and why shorter Parliaments can improve accountability
• Discover the tension between the Crown, the Lords, and the Commons in shaping reform
• Consider the role of Scotland and the need for proportional influence within a united Britain

Ideal for readers of constitutional history and reform-minded inquiry who want to understand foundational ideas about governance and liberty, and how they might shape modern representation.