The English ConstitutionH. S. King & Company, 1872 - 291 páginas A classic study of the British constitution, paying special attention to how Parliament and the monarchy work. The author frequently draws comparisons with the American Constitution, being generally critical of the American system of government. |
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... and pretty events . It introduces irrelevant facts into the business of govern- ment , but they are facts which speak to " men's bosoms " and employ their thoughts . " To state the matter shortly , Royalty is a 38 THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION .
... and pretty events . It introduces irrelevant facts into the business of govern- ment , but they are facts which speak to " men's bosoms " and employ their thoughts . " To state the matter shortly , Royalty is a 38 THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION .
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... Royalty will be strong because it appeals to diffused feeling , and Republics weak because they appeal to the understanding . Secondly . The English Monarchy strengthens our government with the strength of religion . It is not easy to ...
... Royalty will be strong because it appeals to diffused feeling , and Republics weak because they appeal to the understanding . Secondly . The English Monarchy strengthens our government with the strength of religion . It is not easy to ...
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... real measurement . He should be aloof and solitary . As the functions of English royalty are for the most part latent , it fulfils this condition . It seems to order , but it never seems to struggle 44 THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION .
... real measurement . He should be aloof and solitary . As the functions of English royalty are for the most part latent , it fulfils this condition . It seems to order , but it never seems to struggle 44 THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION .
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... Royalty . " It has not been suffi- ciently remarked that a change has taken place in the structure of our society exactly analogous to the change in our polity . A Republic has insinuated itself beneath the folds of a Monarchy . Charles ...
... Royalty . " It has not been suffi- ciently remarked that a change has taken place in the structure of our society exactly analogous to the change in our polity . A Republic has insinuated itself beneath the folds of a Monarchy . Charles ...
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... royalty that it is not splendid enough . They have compared it with the French Court , which is better in show , which comes to the surface everywhere so tha you cannot help seeing it , which is infinitely and beyond question the most ...
... royalty that it is not splendid enough . They have compared it with the French Court , which is better in show , which comes to the surface everywhere so tha you cannot help seeing it , which is infinitely and beyond question the most ...
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