Justice Upon Petition : The House of Lords and the Reformation of Justice 1621-1675 - James S. Hart

Justice Upon Petition

The House of Lords and the Reformation of Justice 1621-1675

By: James S. Hart

Paperback | 1 September 2022

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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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'...a book that will have to be read by anyone working on the period.' John Morrill, University of Cambridge

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