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The History of the English Constitution (Volume 2)

The History of the English Constitution (Volume 2)

Gneist, Rudolph

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General World History

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ISBN10: 1235353761
ISBN13: 9781235353765
Publisher: General Books
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.39 Width: 7.44 Depth: 9.69
Language: English
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1886. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND THIED PEEIOD. THE PERIOD OF THE GROWTH OF THE ESTATES OF THE REALM. Continued.) CHAPTER XXV. Wcfi. Sbfiare of the Commons t'n tfje parliament--Origin of rtje ILofoer pjouse. In addition to the deliberative, judicial, and taxing assemblies of the prelates and barons, Edward I. repeatedly summoned deputies of the communitates, without formally binding himself to the irregular procedure of 49 Henry III. The warlike King, in want of money, found in the wars which he undertook to increase his island-realm, the most valid reason for summoning his faithful communitates to meet common dangers with common resources, and to take counsel with the King as to the means of carrying on war, and raising funds. This proceeding is first clearly shown in 10 Edward I. (24th November, 1282), when, after the conquest of Wales, four knights from each shire, and two deputies from different towns were summoned to hear and to do such things as should be laid before them on the part of the King. Once again, in Vol. n. B 11 Edward I. (on the 30th September, 1283) there were summoned to the parliament at Shrewsbury (in addition to one hundred and ten earls and barons), two knights from each shire, and two burgesses from each of twenty-one towns, to deliberate on the affairs of conquered Wales. In 18 Edward I. (1290), the sheriffs were directed to send two or three knights from each shire ad consulendum et consentiendum his quse comites barones et proceres turn dtuterint concordanda, but no deputies of the towns. The object was the framing of important statutes, particularly the statute Quia Emptorcs as to the alienability of the fiefs. In 23 Edward I. (30th September, 1295), in the stress of war, two knights from each shire, and two burgesses from ea...

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