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An Essay on the Origins of the House of Commons D. Pasquet
An Essay on the Origins of the House of Commons
D. Pasquet
First published in 1925, this book discusses the medieval beginnings of the House of Commons. It shows how 'during the thirteenth century there arose the practice of summoning to parliament not only the bishops, abbots, earls and barons, but also those representatives of the communities of the shires and of the communities of the towns'.
266 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | August 21, 2014 |
| ISBN13 | 9781107425859 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 266 |
| Dimensions | 189 × 131 × 15 mm · 294 g |
| Language | English |
| Translator | Laffan, R. G. D. |