Originally published in 1991, this book traces the evolution of the House of Lords as a court for private litigation during the critically important years from 1621 to 1675. It offers new insights into contemporary politics, government and religion, adding an important dimension to our understanding of the House of Lords. This book is primary reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students on courses on early Stuart England, the Civil War and Restoration history.
By:
James S. Hart Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 430g ISBN:9780367609344 ISBN 10: 0367609347 Series:Routledge Library Editions: English Civil War Pages: 302 Publication Date:01 September 2022 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. The 1620s: The Remaking of a Court 2. The Long Parliament (i): Looking Back 3. The Long Parliament (ii): Old Problems in New Cases 4. The Long Parliament (iii): The King’s Council in Parliament 5. The Long Parliament (iv): The War Years 6. The Court Restored
Reviews for Justice Upon Petition: The House of Lords and the Reformation of Justice 1621-1675
‘…a book that will have to be read by anyone working on the period.’ John Morrill, University of Cambridge