Perfecting parliament: constitutional reform, liberalism, and the rise of western democracy
Auteur :
Congleton, Roger D.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521151696
Date de publication :
1 nov. 2010
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
880 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book explains why contemporary liberal democracies are based on historical templates; why the transition in Europe occurred during a short period in the nineteenth century; how interests, ideas, and pre-existing institutions affected the reforms adopted; and why the countries that liberalized their political systems also produced the Industrial Revolution.