A Constitutional History Of The House Of Lords (1894)

By Luke Owen Pike

Book Overview

""A Constitutional History of the House of Lords"" is a historical account of the evolution of the British House of Lords from its origins in medieval times to its status as a legislative body in the 19th century. Written by Luke Owen Pike and first published in 1894, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the House of Lords' development over the centuries, including its composition, powers, and relationship with the House of Commons. Pike explores the role of the Lords in shaping British politics and society, from its early days as a feudal assembly to its role in the modern era as a legislative body. The book also examines the various reforms that have been proposed and implemented over the years to reform the House of Lords, including the 1911 Parliament Act. Overall, ""A Constitutional History of the House of Lords"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history, politics, and constitutional law.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164199668
• ISBN13: 9781164199663
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"