9781332227365 - Acts and Ordinances of the Interregnum, 1642-1660, Vol. 3: Introduction, Chronological Table and Indices (Classic Reprint) di Firth, C. H. (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a fascinating and often overlooked period in English legal history: the years between 1640 and 1660. These were turbulent times, marked by the English Civil War, the rise and fall of the Commonwealth, and ultimately the restoration of the monarchy. During this period, Parliament ââ â sometimes alone, sometimes with the King, and sometimes under the rule of the Protector ââ â produced a wealth of new legislation. The author explores this periodââ â¢s legal and social reforms, examining how these enactments, often hasty and temporary, reshaped the English landscape. The book meticulously reconstructs the historical context of these ordinances and acts, tracing their evolution from the early attempts at reform during the Long Parliament to the ultimate establishment of the Protectorate. The authorââ â¢s thorough examination of the origins, development, and impact of this legislation sheds light on the power struggles and shifting political landscape of this pivotal era in English history. The book offers a nuanced and engaging account of how the English legal system adapted to extraordinary circumstances, providing valuable insights into the complex interplay of law, politics, and social change in the seventeenth century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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