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Editor of The Economist from 1861 until his death, Walter Bagehot (182677) wrote across an array of subjects, from banking to literature. In this classic 1867 publication, he sought to describe the 'living reality' of how Britain was governed, making a notable distinction between 'dignified' and 'efficient' constitutional components.

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Advertisement; 1. The cabinet; 2. The pre-requisites of cabinet government; 3. The monarchy; 4. The monarchy (cont.); 5. The House of Lords; 6. The House of Commons; 7. On changes of ministry; 8. Its supposed checks and balances; 9. Its history, and the effects of that history; Appendix.

The English Constitution

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 7/27/2017 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108078320, 978-1108078320
      ISBN10: 110807832X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Editor of The Economist from 1861 until his death, Walter Bagehot (182677) wrote across an array of subjects, from banking to literature. In this classic 1867 publication, he sought to describe the 'living reality' of how Britain was governed, making a notable distinction between 'dignified' and 'efficient' constitutional components.

      Table of Contents
      Advertisement; 1. The cabinet; 2. The pre-requisites of cabinet government; 3. The monarchy; 4. The monarchy (cont.); 5. The House of Lords; 6. The House of Commons; 7. On changes of ministry; 8. Its supposed checks and balances; 9. Its history, and the effects of that history; Appendix.

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