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A Constitutional History Of The House Of Lords (1894)

A Constitutional History Of The House Of Lords (1894)

Pike, Luke Owen

Hardcover

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1436663938
ISBN13: 9781436663939
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.79
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Constitutional History of the House of Lords is a book written by Luke Owen Pike and published in 1894. The book explores the history of the British House of Lords, which is the upper chamber of the British Parliament. Pike delves into the origins of the House of Lords, tracing its development from the medieval era to the modern day. He examines the role of the House of Lords in the British political system, its powers and limitations, and its relationship with the House of Commons. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different period in the history of the House of Lords. Pike discusses the various reforms that have been enacted over the centuries to the House of Lords, including the Reform Act of 1832 and the Parliament Act of 1911. He also examines the debates surrounding the hereditary nature of the House of Lords and the attempts to reform or abolish it.Throughout the book, Pike provides detailed analysis of the political and social context of the House of Lords, including the influence of political parties, the role of the monarch, and the relationship between the House of Lords and the British people. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and workings of the British political system, as well as those interested in the role of the House of Lords in particular.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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