Originally published in 1991, this book traces the evolution of the House of Lords as a court for private litigation during the critically important years from 1621 to 1675. It offers new insights into contemporary politics, government and religion, adding an important dimension to our understanding of the House of Lords. This book is primary reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students on courses on early Stuart England, the Civil War and Restoration history.
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James S. Hart Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g ISBN:9780367609146 ISBN 10: 0367609142 Series:Routledge Library Editions: English Civil War Pages: 302 Publication Date:28 October 2020 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
James S. Hart Jr. is the Chair of the Department of History at the University of Oklahoma and Hudson Professor.
Reviews for Justice Upon Petition: The House of Lords and the Reformation of Justice 1621-1675
‘…a book that will have to be read by anyone working on the period.’ John Morrill, University of Cambridge