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The Tudor constitution : documents and commentary.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge [England] : University Press, 1960.Description: xvi, 496 pages ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0521048915
  • 9780521048910
  • 0521091209
  • 9780521091206
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Tudor constitution.LOC classification:
  • JN181.T32 E4
Contents:
Preface -- Table of documents -- 1. The Crown -- I. The Tudor Dynasty -- II. The nature of kingship -- III. The powers of the Crown -- (i) The Royal Prerogative -- (ii) The Crown and legislation -- (iii) Suppression of rivals -- IV. The revenues of the Crown -- V. The law of treason -- (i) Extension of treasons -- (ii) Procedure in treason trials -- 2. The Council -- I. Growth and composition -- II. Business -- 3. The seals and the secretary -- 4. Financial administration -- 5. The ancient courts -- 6. Conciliar Courts -- I. Star Chamber -- (i) History -- (ii) Procedure and business -- II. The court of requests -- III. Local courts -- 7. Ecclesiastical Courts -- I. The ordinary courts -- II. The high commission -- 8. Parliament -- I. The nature of parliament and statute -- II. Composition -- III. Procedure -- IV. Privileges -- V. Management VI. The Puritan movement -- 10. Local Government -- List of books -- Glossary -- Index.
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Books (30-Day Checkout) Books (30-Day Checkout) Nash Library General Stacks JN181.T32E4 1960 Available 33710001153860

Based on J.R. Tanner's Tudor constitutional documents.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 471-481).

Preface -- Table of documents -- 1. The Crown -- I. The Tudor Dynasty -- II. The nature of kingship -- III. The powers of the Crown -- (i) The Royal Prerogative -- (ii) The Crown and legislation -- (iii) Suppression of rivals -- IV. The revenues of the Crown -- V. The law of treason -- (i) Extension of treasons -- (ii) Procedure in treason trials -- 2. The Council -- I. Growth and composition -- II. Business -- 3. The seals and the secretary -- 4. Financial administration -- 5. The ancient courts -- 6. Conciliar Courts -- I. Star Chamber -- (i) History -- (ii) Procedure and business -- II. The court of requests -- III. Local courts -- 7. Ecclesiastical Courts -- I. The ordinary courts -- II. The high commission -- 8. Parliament -- I. The nature of parliament and statute -- II. Composition -- III. Procedure -- IV. Privileges -- V. Management VI. The Puritan movement -- 10. Local Government -- List of books -- Glossary -- Index.