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The Governing of Britain, 1688-1848: The Executive, Parliament and the People
Peter Jupp
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Paperback. Focusing on the institutions and players of central and local government during an era of great transformation, this book examines the cohesive nature of the British state, and how Britain was governed between 1688 and 1848. It offers insights into the formulation of notions and traditions of legislation, the public sphere, and popular politics. Num Pages: 320 pages, 15 black & white tables. BIC Classification: HB; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
Focusing on the institutions and players of central and local government during an era of great transformation, Peter Jupp examines the cohesive nature of the British state, and how Britain was governed between 1688 and 1848.
Divided into two parts, bisected by the accession of George III in 1760, this study:
- examines the changes to the framework and function of executive government
- presents an analysis of its achievements, the composition and functions of Parliament
- explores Parliament’s role in government
- looks at the interaction between the executive, Parliament and the public.
Providing new insights into the formulation of notions and traditions of legislation, the ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
332
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415229494
SKU
V9780415229494
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Reviews for The Governing of Britain, 1688-1848: The Executive, Parliament and the People
"This monumental work of scholarship will stand for years to come as an indispensable reference work on the British constitution. Essential."
J.R. Breihan, Loyola College in Maryland, - Choice 'The scope and ambition of the Governing of Britain are evident, and the acheivement of the late Peter Jupp remarkable...it is a valuable, scholarly and up-to-date guide to its ... Read more
J.R. Breihan, Loyola College in Maryland, - Choice 'The scope and ambition of the Governing of Britain are evident, and the acheivement of the late Peter Jupp remarkable...it is a valuable, scholarly and up-to-date guide to its ... Read more