The English Constitution

The English Constitution

Walter Bagehot

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Historia general y mundial
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9789354840081
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A clear, timely spark for readers curious about how power, tradition, and reform shape a nation. The English Constitution invites you into the heart of Victorian Britain, where executives and legislators wrestle with monarchy, parliament, and governance that still resonates today.Walter Bagehot’s enduring political essays collection becomes an accessible, thoughtful political theory treatise in this Alpha Editions edition. The book offers a lucid map of constitutional monarchy, the tension between reform and stability, and the vital duties of civil service responsibility. Read as a London parliamentary setting unfolds, the work speaks to both the student of politics and the general reader seeking a rigorous yet engaging treatise on governance and political ethics. Its ideas-shaped by John Stuart Mill’s influence and a broad spectrum of classic British constitutional authors-translate into a powerful academic research resource while remaining richly readable.This edition marks a moment of literary and historical significance: out of print for decades, it is restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, inviting collectors and casual readers alike to explore the foundations of constitutional thinking in victorian era britain. Whether you seek scholarly insight or a vivid portrait of a defining era, this volume stands as a beacon for scholars, libraries, and curious minds exploring the governance of a nation in a changing world.

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