Constitutional History of England, Henry VII to George II. Volume 3 of 3

Name: Constitutional History of England, Henry VII to George II. Volume 3 of 3
Author: Henry Hallam

By Henry Hallam

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The volume traces constitutional developments from the Restoration through the early Hanoverian era, analyzing how the balance of power between the Crown, Parliament, and the courts was contested and redefined. It examines attempts to extend prerogative, the settlement that limited royal authority, statutes securing liberties, and legal reforms such as habeas corpus and libel law. Chapters explore party politics, patronage, electoral disputes, and institutional changes in both Houses of Parliament that shaped parliamentary government. Separate sections treat Scotland and Ireland, surveying their legal and religious institutions, interactions with central authority, and the constitutional adjustments that accompanied union and settlement.

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Henry Hallam

Henry Hallam was an English historian and essayist, best known for his comprehensive works on English constitutional history and medieval Europe. His notable work, "Constitutional History of England, Henry VII to George II," spans three volumes and provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of the English constitution. Hallam's scholarship also includes significant contributions to the understanding of European literature during the Renaissance, as seen in his "Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries." His writings reflect a keen interest in the interplay between history and literature, establishing him as a prominent figure in 19th-century historiography.