The abstract of the journals of the House of Commons, Vol:2, [early 18th century].

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The abstract of the journals of the House of Commons, Vol:2, [early 18th century].

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The extracts are arranged under headings, such as "Mace", "Members Outlawed", "Priviledge of Members", etc.; followed by relevant extracts from the Journals and other authorities; Sir Simonds D'Ewes (1602-1650) and John Rushworth (1612?-1690) are frequently cited; also include extracts from medieval parliaments; the latest are dated 1713; this is the second volume of a set and includes headings from M-W; index at the end.

1 v. (317 p.) ; 19 x 15 cm.

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