The English Constitution"The English Constitution" is the highly acclaimed book by Walter Bagehot. First serialized in The Fortnightly Review between 15 May 1865 and 1 January 1867, and later published in book form in 1867, it explores the constitution of the United Kingdom—specifically the functioning of Parliament and the British monarchy—and the contrasts between British and American government. The book became a standard work which was translated into several languages. While Walter Bagehot's references to the Parliament of the United Kingdom have become dated, his observations on the monarchy are seen as central to the understanding of the principles of constitutional monarchy. |
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... fact guided in their judgment by the better educated classes ; that they preferred representatives from those ... facts ; not by things impalpable , but by things palpable . Not to put too fine a point upon it , they were influenced by ...
... fact guided in their judgment by the better educated classes ; that they preferred representatives from those ... facts ; not by things impalpable , but by things palpable . Not to put too fine a point upon it , they were influenced by ...
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... fact, that popularity acted as a guide both to constituencies and to members. The candidates only said they would vote with Mr. Gladstone, and the constituencies only chose those who said so. Even the minority could only be described as ...
... fact, that popularity acted as a guide both to constituencies and to members. The candidates only said they would vote with Mr. Gladstone, and the constituencies only chose those who said so. Even the minority could only be described as ...
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... fact; people do not so do their political sums. Of all our political dangers, the greatest I conceive is that they will neglect the lesson. In plain English, what I fear is that both our political parties will bid for the support of the ...
... fact; people do not so do their political sums. Of all our political dangers, the greatest I conceive is that they will neglect the lesson. In plain English, what I fear is that both our political parties will bid for the support of the ...
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... facts of real life and decide simply by an abstract formula. If in 1832 the Lords had so acted, there would have been ... fact in judging whether the nation is determined to have that measure enacted; it is an indication, but it is only ...
... facts of real life and decide simply by an abstract formula. If in 1832 the Lords had so acted, there would have been ... fact in judging whether the nation is determined to have that measure enacted; it is an indication, but it is only ...
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