The House Of Commons
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
A detailed and authoritative account of the British Parliament's lower chamber, The House of Commons presents an insider's perspective on the workings of one of the world's oldest and most influential democratic institutions. Written by Martin Lindsay, a serving Member of Parliament, the book chronicles the traditions, procedures, and personalities that define the Commons, bringing its rituals and debates to life with the authority of direct experience. Lindsay illustrates the constitutional significance of the chamber and argues for its enduring importance as the beating heart of British democracy, tracing its evolution from medieval origins to its modern form. Rich with colour plates and black-and-white illustrations, this mid-century work serves as both an engaging narrative and a valuable historical record of parliamentary life in post-war Britain.
Author: Martin Lindsay
Format: Hardback
Published: 1947, Collins
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
A detailed and authoritative account of the British Parliament's lower chamber, The House of Commons presents an insider's perspective on the workings of one of the world's oldest and most influential democratic institutions. Written by Martin Lindsay, a serving Member of Parliament, the book chronicles the traditions, procedures, and personalities that define the Commons, bringing its rituals and debates to life with the authority of direct experience. Lindsay illustrates the constitutional significance of the chamber and argues for its enduring importance as the beating heart of British democracy, tracing its evolution from medieval origins to its modern form. Rich with colour plates and black-and-white illustrations, this mid-century work serves as both an engaging narrative and a valuable historical record of parliamentary life in post-war Britain.