Enquiry english constitution

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About the product 8vo; half calf; spine ornately gilt; marbled boards, edges and endpapers; pp. xxxii + 495, incl. index. A little rubbing to extremities; bookplate of the Hon. Sir James Liege Hulett on front pastedown. Very good condition. James Liege Hulett (born in Sheffield, England, 1838; died in Durban on 5 June 1928), pioneer of the Natal tea and sugar industries, was prominent in the political life of the colony both before and after responsible government, to which he had been opposed."On the death of Sir Henry Binns he was elected speaker of the Natal legislative assembly and in that capacity he attended, in 1902, the coronation ceremonies in England and was knighted."- DSAB I p. 395.

Hardback. English. T. Nelson & Sons. 1901. In fair condition. 8vo. vi, 447pp. Introductory Essay and notes by Nicholson followed by Smith's work in double column text. Dark green cloth with gilt and black titles and ruling. A fair/good copy of this important treatise in an uncommon one volume edition.

Softcover. English. Witwatersrand University Press. 2000. ISBN: 9781868143443. 484pp. Good condition in softcover. During the early 1990s, South Africans kept a close eye on the media coverage of South Africa's negotiated transition to democracy. Likened to a soap opera by some, the negotiations featured violent interlopers, dramatic walkouts, alliances and, somehow, a fortunate conclusion in the form of the Interim Constitution and Bill of Rights. The importance of the negotiating process and the Interim Constitution itself should not be underestimated, however, in relation to their longer-term influence over the form of democracy currently enjoyed in South Africa. In this brave publication, Spitz and Chaskalson examine the politics behind the Kempton Park negotiations and the Interim Constitution, and the influence that these have had on the subsequent consolidation of a South African democracy. Book No: 2501372

Softcover. English. Publisher: Jonathan Ball. 2007. 374pp. In fair/good condition, some stickers on front end papers. Colin Eglin was at the frontline of the making of South African history for the second half of the 20th Century. He served in Parliament through the terms of seven successive prime ministers and presidents - from J.G. Strijdom to Thabo Mbeki, and under five constitutions, from the Union Constitution to the constitution of 1996. In the negotiations that followed Nelson Mandela's release from jail in February 1990, Mandela described Eglin as one of the architects of our democracy.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days How was the complex history of Britain's languages understood by twelfth-century authors? This book argues that the social, political and linguistic upheavals that occurred in the wake of the Norman Conquest intensified later interest in the historicity of languages. An atmosphere of enquiry fostered vernacular literature's prestige and led to a newfound sense of how ancient languages could be used to convey historical claims. The vernacular hence became an important site for the construction and memorialisation of dynastic, institutional and ethnic identities. This study demonstrates the breadth of interest in the linguistic past across different social groups and the striking variety of genre used to depict it, including romance, legal translation, history, poetry and hagiography. Through a series of detailed case studies, Sara Harris shows how specific works represent key aspects of the period's imaginative engagement with English, Brittonic, Latin and French language development. Features Summary This book shows how depictions of etymology were used by twelfth-century poets, translators, bureaucrats and historians to portray Britain's past. Author Sara Harris Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20171019 Pages 276 ISBN 1-107-18005-8 ISBN 13 978-1-107-18005-5

What do you need to know to survive college? Valmont University freshman Hamilton Carr thought that most everything had been covered in the freshmen orientation. Unfortunately, no one told him what to do if he ever found himself waking up in the hospital, soaked in his own pee, and missing his shoes. How does one handle a situation like that with dignity and grace? Find out in this hilarious tale of college misadventures. Author Devin DeShields combines stories from his own college experiences with anecdotes related by four different friends to create Hams adventures. The blend of nonfiction memoirs and fictional characters keeps the writing sharp, witty, and real. It may sound completely insane, but nothing is too strange or shocking to include in The Hammy Grail. Anyone with a frail constitution or aversion to recklessness may be advised to stay away! For some, Hams journey may be a trip back in time. For others, it can serve as a cautionary tale about the dos and donts of college life. Feel free to take Hams lessons to heartor throw the book out and make your own mistakes. Its the mistakes that tend to be the most memorable experiences of all. About the Author Devin DeShields may have a respectable life now, but he still remembers the days when he and his friends were eighteen-year-old college freshmen, up for any adventure life threw their way. DeShields compiled his own memoirs with stories submitted by four of his best friends to create Hamilton Carrs All-American college experience. Read more Paperback: 134 pages Language: English Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 29, 2016) Devin DeShields may have a respectable life now, but he still remembers the days when he and his friends were eighteen-year-old college freshmen, up for any adventure life threw their way. DeShields compiled his own memoirs with stories submitted by four of his best friends to create Hamilton Carrs All-American college experience.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days It is a fact that the very long-lived Roman Republic has consistently played a surprisingly slight role in political theory and discussions about the nature of democracy, forms of government, and other matters, particularly when compared to the enormous attention paid to fifth-century BCE Athenian democracy. Fergus Millar re-opens the issue of how the Roman Republic was understood and used by political thinkers from the Ancient World to the present. Describing both the reality of the late Roman Republic and showing how its nature was distorted even by contemporary sources, he tracks its treatment (or absence) in political discourse from Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Montesquieu, and Rousseau, and in debates surrounding the creation of the American constitution, particularly in the Federalist papers. In brief, clear prose, with quotations in English from important works, and economical use of endnotes, he reinforces his unconventional thesis about the significance of direct democracy in the late Roman Republic. In the process, he also provides an unprecedented tour through 2000 years of Western political theory from the point of view of the Roman Republic, in general, and theories of direct democracy and the balance of power, in particular. Features Summary An experienced scholar explains why the legendary early Republic, rather than the historical Republic of Cicero, has most influenced later political thought. Author Fergus Millar Publisher University Press of New England Release date 20020301 Pages 240 ISBN 1-58465-199-7 ISBN 13 978-1-58465-199-4