The Unreformed House of Commons
The Unreformed House of Commons

Author: Edward Porritt

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-10-09

Total Pages: 651

ISBN-13: 1107640040

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Originally published in 1903, this two-volume work examines the changes in Parliamentary representation in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland from the time that the House of Commons in England began to have a continuous existence until the Reform Act of 1832. Volume One focuses on the representation of England and Wales and the history of the relationship between Members of Parliament and their constituents, as well as the relationship the House of Commons had with, among others, the monarchy and the press. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of British government and popular representation.

The Unreformed House of Commons
The Unreformed House of Commons

Author: Edward Porritt

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-10-09

Total Pages: 601

ISBN-13: 1107641616

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Originally published in 1903, this two-volume work examines the changes in Parliamentary representation in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland from the time that the House of Commons in England began to have a continuous existence until the Reform Act of 1832. Volume Two focuses on the representation of Scotland and Ireland and issues such as the disenfranchisement and re-enfranchisement of the Roman Catholic population. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of British government and popular representation.