Bill of rights: the origin of britain’s democracy
Éditeur :
Bodleian Library
ISBN :
9781851246038
Date de publication :
14 oct. 2022
Dimensions :
14,8 x 10,0 cm
Poids :
114 g
Format :
Sewn; Paper over boards
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Establishing Parliament as the ultimate source of power in the land and enshrining basic civil rights, this document can justly claim to serve as the origin of Britain’s democracy. An introduction by Jonathan Sumption provides historical context and outlines its influence over the centuries, including on recent political events.