Isbn: 9780243309962 - Occasional Observations on a Double-titled-paper, About the Clear Produce of the Civil-list Revenue, from Midsummer 1727, to Midsummer Last (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a concise yet detailed overview of the evolution of Britain's civil list revenue system and its impact on the nation's finances and politics. The author meticulously examines the accounts of the civil list revenue from 1727 to 1760, revealing discrepancies and inaccuracies that shaped the financial and political landscape of the time. The author uncovers the cunning maneuvers employed by the government to manipulate the accounts, often inflating revenue figures and exaggerating expenses to justify demands for additional funding. This practice led to an opaque and misleading system that enabled the government to accumulate vast sums of money beyond the intended purpose of supporting the monarch's household. The author also highlights the broader implications of these financial machinations on the British political system. The manipulation of the civil list revenue accounts allowed the government to exert undue influence over Parliament and stifle dissent. The author argues that this contributed to a decline in transparency and accountability, ultimately undermining the principles of constitutional monarchy. Through meticulous research and analysis, this book sheds new light on the intricate relationship between the civil list revenue and the British government's financial and political strategies. It offers valuable insights for understanding the historical development of British governance and the enduring importance of financial transparency in a democratic society. 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. print-on-demand item. …