The Constitutional Experiments Of The Commonwealth - Edward Jenks - Bog

The book ""The Constitutional Experiments of the Commonwealth: A Study of the Years 1649-1660"" by Edward Jenks is a comprehensive analysis of the political and constitutional developments in England during the Commonwealth period. The book is an in-depth study of the years between 1649 and 1660, which saw the establishment of the Commonwealth government after the execution of King Charles I, and the eventual restoration of the monarchy with the coronation of Charles II.Jenks explores the various constitutional experiments that were undertaken during this period, including the establishment of a republic, the creation of a written constitution, and the introduction of new political institutions such as the Council of State and the High Court of Justice. He also examines the role of key figures such as Oliver Cromwell, John Bradshaw, and Sir Henry Vane in shaping the political landscape of the time.The book provides a detailed analysis of the political, legal, and constitutional debates that took place during the Commonwealth period, and offers insights into the challenges faced by the government in trying to establish a stable and effective system of governance. It also explores the impact of the Commonwealth period on subsequent constitutional developments in England, including the Glorious Revolution and the emergence of parliamentary democracy.Overall, ""The Constitutional Experiments of the Commonwealth"" is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds light on a crucial period in English history and offers valuable insights into the development of constitutional government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.