The English ConstitutionOUP Oxford, 2001 M02 8 - 256 páginas 'An ancient and ever-altering constitution is like an old man who still wears with attached fondness clothes in the fashion of his youth: what you see of him is the same; what you do not see is wholly altered.' Walter Bagehot's The English Constitution (1867) is the best account of the history and working of the British political system ever written. As arguments raged in mid-Victorian Britain about giving the working man the vote, and democracies overseas were pitched into despotism and civil war, Bagehot took a long, cool look at the 'dignified' and 'efficient' elements which made the English system the envy of the world. His analysis of the monarchy, the role of the prime minister and cabinet, and comparisons with the American presidential system are astute and timeless, and pertinent to current discussions surrounding devolution and electoral reform. Combining the wit and panache of a journalist with the wisdom of a man of letters steeped in evolutionary ideas and historical knowledge, Bagehot produced a book which is always thoughtful, often funny, and seldom dull. This edition reproduces Bagehot's original 1867 work in full, and introduces the reader to the dramatic political events that surrounded its publication. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |
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... importance of those institutions; apologists for the cabinet, such as Richard Crossman, have pointed out that Bagehot overlooked the importance of party and the Prime Minister.2 Some historians simply think Bagehot got it all wrong ...
... importance of those institutions; apologists for the cabinet, such as Richard Crossman, have pointed out that Bagehot overlooked the importance of party and the Prime Minister.2 Some historians simply think Bagehot got it all wrong ...
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... important to recognize what he was not writing about in The English Constitution. The book is often celebrated for two main reasons. First, Bagehot is credited with seeing off what he called the 'literary theory' of the constitution ...
... important to recognize what he was not writing about in The English Constitution. The book is often celebrated for two main reasons. First, Bagehot is credited with seeing off what he called the 'literary theory' of the constitution ...
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... important in our public business rests and must rest.'17 Bagehot's peculiar achievement lay in explaining why cabinet government was the best form of government amongst its rivals in Europe and America, and he did all that in one volume ...
... important in our public business rests and must rest.'17 Bagehot's peculiar achievement lay in explaining why cabinet government was the best form of government amongst its rivals in Europe and America, and he did all that in one volume ...
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... important was its elective role––the Commons was the 'assembly which chooses our president'.18 Therefore it was important that the choosing assembly was composed of MPs who were capable of choosing wisely and independently of their ...
... important was its elective role––the Commons was the 'assembly which chooses our president'.18 Therefore it was important that the choosing assembly was composed of MPs who were capable of choosing wisely and independently of their ...
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... important check on the cabinet and both houses of parliament. In the same way, it was very important for Bagehot that the House of Lords continued to act as a revising chamber, for the House of Commons was usually too busy and sometimes ...
... important check on the cabinet and both houses of parliament. In the same way, it was very important for Bagehot that the House of Lords continued to act as a revising chamber, for the House of Commons was usually too busy and sometimes ...
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