English Constitutional Ideas in the Fifteenth Century

This 1936 book contains a detailed investigation of the ideas and theories behind the forms of fifteenth-century English government.

S. B. Chrimes (Author)

9781107683334, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 March 2013

436 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm, 0.55 kg

Originally published in 1936, this book contains a detailed investigation of the ideas and theories behind the forms of fifteenth-century English government, reaching conclusions regarding the 'spirit' of the constitution. The text is divided into four large chapters: 'The Estate of King', 'The Nature of Parliament', 'Statutory Law and Judicial Discretion' and 'The Theory of the State'. Extensive notes, appendices and a bibliography are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in fifteenth-century history, political history and the development of the English constitution.

Preface
Introduction
1. The estate of King
2. The nature of parliament
3. Statutory law and judicial discretion
4. The theory of the state
Conclusion: the 'spirit' of the constitution
Appendix. Extracts from year book cases cited in the text
Bibliography
Index of subjects
Index of persons.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]