A Concise View of the Constitution of EnglandLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1808 - 448 pages |
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Page 44
... Edward I. It received a charter from that prince ; and was confirmed in all its privileges and customs , by the legislature , in the reigns of Edward IV . and James I. Although , therefore , it has some local peculiari- ties derived ...
... Edward I. It received a charter from that prince ; and was confirmed in all its privileges and customs , by the legislature , in the reigns of Edward IV . and James I. Although , therefore , it has some local peculiari- ties derived ...
Page 126
... Edward IV . In all acts wherein Edward had occasion to speak of the Henries of the house of Lancaster , he calls them " lately in deed not of right , kings of England ; " and hence first arose the distinction of a king " de jure , " and ...
... Edward IV . In all acts wherein Edward had occasion to speak of the Henries of the house of Lancaster , he calls them " lately in deed not of right , kings of England ; " and hence first arose the distinction of a king " de jure , " and ...
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... Edward II . and Edward IIL the people were deprived of their ancient privilege of choosing their subordinate magistrates ; justices of the peace were established ; and the parliament is thought to have assumed about this period , its ...
... Edward II . and Edward IIL the people were deprived of their ancient privilege of choosing their subordinate magistrates ; justices of the peace were established ; and the parliament is thought to have assumed about this period , its ...
Contents
Of the Laws of England | 34 |
Of Countries subject to the Laws of England | 42 |
Of the absolute Rights of Individuals | 52 |
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