Constitutional History of the United Kingdom

This book provides an accessible one-volume introduction to the development of the British constitution from its earliest beginnings in the seventh century to the present day. It focuses on the political events, and social, religious and philosophical ideas which have shaped the constitutions development. The British constitution is unique in being both unwritten and the product of many centuries of evolution, at times peaceful and at times set against a background of violent conflict. Its nature, and its many unusual features, cannot be understood without a knowledge of the forces which shaped that evolution. This book provides an accessible one-volume introduction to the development of the British constitution from its earliest beginnings in the 7th century to the present day. It focuses on the political events, and social, religious and philosophical ideas which have shaped the constitutions development. It is designed for university undergraduates studying law, history, politics and related subjects. The British constitution is unique in being both unwritten and the product of many centuries of evolution, at times peaceful and at times set against a background of violent conflict. Its nature, and its many unusual features, cannot be understood without a knowledge of the forces which shaped that evolution. This book provides an accessible one-volume introduction to the development of the British constitution from its earliest beginnings in the 7th century to the present day, focusing on the political events, and social, religious and philosophical ideas which have shaped its development. It is designed for university undergraduates studying law, history, politics and related subjects

This single-volume introduction to the British constitution traces its earliest beginnings in the seventh century highlighting the political events and the social, religious, and philosophical forces that have shaped it. Lyon (law, U. of Wales) offers the reference for undergraduates studying law, history and politics. Topics include the Norman Conquest, Magna Carta and its genesis, the reign of Edward I, government and royal justice in the later middle ages, the reform era, and the emergence of modern monarchy. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.