The Constitutional History of England from the Accession of Henry VII to the Death of George II Part Two

By Henry Hallam and trs.) Lefebvre, Georges (Elizabeth Moss Evanson, John Hall Stewart and James Friguglietti

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Constitutional History of England from the Accession of Henry VII to the Death of George II V2"" is written by Henry Hallam. It is a comprehensive historical account of the constitutional development of England from the reign of Henry VII to the death of George II. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the period from the reign of James I to the death of George II.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the political and constitutional developments that shaped the history of England during this period. It covers the reigns of the Tudor monarchs, the Civil War, the Glorious Revolution, and the Hanoverian dynasty. The author examines the key constitutional issues of the time, including the balance of power between the monarch and parliament, the role of the judiciary, and the rights of the individual.Hallam's work is considered a seminal text in the field of constitutional history, and it has been widely cited and referenced by scholars and historians. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both academics and general readers interested in the history of England. Overall, ""The Constitutional History of England from the Accession of Henry VII to the Death of George II V2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the development of English constitutional law and politics.1880. Part Two of Two. English historian, Hallam's first great work was The View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages. This was followed nine years later by this volume the Constitutional History of England. Last appeared the Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the 15th, 16th and 17th Centuries. These are the three works on which Hallam's fame rests. Helped by his legal training, The Constitutional History became one of the standard textbooks of English politics.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: 1417927127
• ISBN13: 9781417927128
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 660 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"