The Constitution of England: Or, An Account of the English Government; in which it is Compared, with the Republican Form of Government, and Occasionally with the Other Monarchies in EuropeT. Spilsbury, and sold by G. Kearsley, 1775 - 448 стор. De Lolme's treatise on the English constitution formerly enjoyed a high reputation. It appeared at a favourable moment, when the rise of modern radicalism made constitutional questions of engrossing interest; it flattered the national pride by representing England as the only country where the government was at once strong and free; it was written in an easy style; and, until recently, it kept a secure place through the absence of any good systematic work on the English constitution. It threw little, if any, fresh light on the subject. A foreign critic has truly described it as an elaboration of a single short chapter of Montesquieu. Bentham, indeed, comparing him with Blackstone, says: 'Our author has copied, but Mr. De Lolme has thought;' and certainly, amidst much exaggeration and distorted judgments, the essay contains many shrewd observations on political affairs. As an enthusiastic statement of the theory that the freedom of the English constitution is the result of the balance of the different parts, the 'equilibrium between the ruling powers of the state', it still deserves study. But as a history and exposition of the constitution it has been superseded.' [DNB]"--John Drury Rare Books Listing. |
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... thofe in whom they trust X. Fundamental difference between the English Government , and the Go- vernments just defcribed . - In Eng- land all Executive Authority is placed out of the hands of thofe in whom the People put their confi ...
... thofe in whom they trust X. Fundamental difference between the English Government , and the Go- vernments just defcribed . - In Eng- land all Executive Authority is placed out of the hands of thofe in whom the People put their confi ...
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... thofe different Provinces , which , with others united after a like manner , now compofe the French Monarchy , not only conferred on their refpective Sovereigns different titles , but alfo differed from each other with refpect to the ...
... thofe different Provinces , which , with others united after a like manner , now compofe the French Monarchy , not only conferred on their refpective Sovereigns different titles , but alfo differed from each other with refpect to the ...
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... thofe times called up only to provide for the wants of the King , and approve of the refolutions taken by him and the affembly of the Lords . ( 6 ) But this was never- theless a great point gained , to have obtained the right of ...
... thofe times called up only to provide for the wants of the King , and approve of the refolutions taken by him and the affembly of the Lords . ( 6 ) But this was never- theless a great point gained , to have obtained the right of ...
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... thofe principles of liberty which were fo univerfally diffused through all orders of the people , and thefe required only a proper opportunity to exert themselves . England , befides , ftill continued to poffefs the immense advantage of ...
... thofe principles of liberty which were fo univerfally diffused through all orders of the people , and thefe required only a proper opportunity to exert themselves . England , befides , ftill continued to poffefs the immense advantage of ...
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... thofe Provinces into which the kingdom had been formerly divided , they never were able to ftipulate conditions with their Sovereign ; and , instead of making their power of granting fubfidies ferve , to gain them , in the end , a ...
... thofe Provinces into which the kingdom had been formerly divided , they never were able to ftipulate conditions with their Sovereign ; and , instead of making their power of granting fubfidies ferve , to gain them , in the end , a ...
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