A Historical Account Of The Ancient Rights And Power Of The Parliament Of Scotland: To Which Is Prefixed, A Short Introduction Upon Government In Gene

By George Ridpath and Andrew Fletcher

Book Overview

A Historical Account Of The Ancient Rights And Power Of The Parliament Of Scotland: To Which Is Prefixed, A Short Introduction Upon Government In General is a book written by Andrew Fletcher and originally published in 1823. The book provides a detailed historical account of the rights and power of the Scottish Parliament, which was dissolved in 1707 with the Act of Union. The author traces the evolution of the Scottish Parliament from its early beginnings to its dissolution, and examines the various political and social factors that contributed to its decline. In addition to the historical account, the book also includes a short introduction on government in general. This section provides a broader context for the discussion of the Scottish Parliament, exploring the principles of government and the role of parliaments in the political process. The author draws on a range of historical and philosophical sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject.Overall, A Historical Account Of The Ancient Rights And Power Of The Parliament Of Scotland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history and politics. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the Scottish Parliament, its role in the political process, and its ultimate demise. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex history of Scotland and its political institutions.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: 1104017539
• ISBN13: 9781104017538
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"