The English Constitution: And Other Political EssaysNow available in a pocket sized edition! Walter Bagehot's pioneering study of the British constitution also shines light upon that of the USA, showing the development of both, their links, and for the modern reader an insight into how they have changed since 'The English Constitution' was first published in 1867. |
Contents
Section 1 | 3 |
Section 2 | 5 |
Section 3 | 50 |
Section 4 | 62 |
Section 5 | 77 |
Section 6 | 97 |
Section 7 | 140 |
Section 8 | 157 |
Section 9 | 166 |
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