George Burton Adams

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The Origin Of The English Constitution (1912)

Beschreibung

""The Origin of the English Constitution"" is a historical book written by George Burton Adams in 1912. The book explores the origins and development of the English Constitution, tracing its evolution from the Anglo-Saxon period to the early modern era. Adams examines the various political, social, and economic factors that influenced the development of the Constitution, including the role of the monarchy, the growth of Parliament, and the emergence of the common law. He also discusses the impact of the Norman Conquest, the Magna Carta, and the English Civil War on the Constitution. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the English Constitution, offering insights into its historical context, its key features, and its significance for modern political systems. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political institutions and the development of constitutionalism.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.

Autor

George Burton Adams (1851-1925) was an American medievalist historian who taught at Yale University from 1888 to 1925. He was president of the American Historical Association, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and helped establish the American Historical Review. Adams was the author of many books including Civilization during the Middle Ages (1894), The Origin of the English Constitution (1912), The History of England; From the Norman Conquest to the Death of John (1066-1216) 1905 and Constitutional History of England (1921).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 577g
• ISBN-13: 9781437325133
• ISBN-10: 1437325130
• Artikelnr.: 25872021