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Title: The English Constitution

Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "The English Constitution" by Walter Bagehot is an analytical work written in the late 19th century that examines the principles and functions of the British political system. This treatise provides insights into the workings of the cabinet, monarchy, and parliamentary system, while also considering the historical context from which these elements evolved. Bagehot's exploration seeks to illuminate how the unique characteristics of the English Constitution govern and shape the nation, emphasizing the balance and interplay of different powers within the system. The opening of the book introduces the inherent challenges faced by a writer attempting to depict a living constitution, which is constantly evolving. Bagehot reflects on the difficulties of capturing the essence of the English Constitution as it stood in the mid-1860s, particularly in light of significant transformations spurred by political reforms, such as the Reform Act of 1867. He emphasizes the dynamic nature of government and politics, noting how changes in public sentiment and the electorate's composition reshaped governance. This sets the stage for Bagehot's critical examination of the relationship between the monarchy, cabinet, and Parliament, and the ongoing struggle to balance power and maintain stability in a rapidly changing political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bagehot, Walter, 1826-1877

EBook No.: 4351

Published: Aug 1, 2003

Downloads: 412

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government

Subject: Constitutional history -- Great Britain

Subject: Constitutional law -- Great Britain

LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: Europe

LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The English Constitution

Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "The English Constitution" by Walter Bagehot is an analytical work written in the late 19th century that examines the principles and functions of the British political system. This treatise provides insights into the workings of the cabinet, monarchy, and parliamentary system, while also considering the historical context from which these elements evolved. Bagehot's exploration seeks to illuminate how the unique characteristics of the English Constitution govern and shape the nation, emphasizing the balance and interplay of different powers within the system. The opening of the book introduces the inherent challenges faced by a writer attempting to depict a living constitution, which is constantly evolving. Bagehot reflects on the difficulties of capturing the essence of the English Constitution as it stood in the mid-1860s, particularly in light of significant transformations spurred by political reforms, such as the Reform Act of 1867. He emphasizes the dynamic nature of government and politics, noting how changes in public sentiment and the electorate's composition reshaped governance. This sets the stage for Bagehot's critical examination of the relationship between the monarchy, cabinet, and Parliament, and the ongoing struggle to balance power and maintain stability in a rapidly changing political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bagehot, Walter, 1826-1877

EBook No.: 4351

Published: Aug 1, 2003

Downloads: 412

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government

Subject: Constitutional history -- Great Britain

Subject: Constitutional law -- Great Britain

LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: Europe

LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.