constitutional history of england

Book Details

• Publisher: Jonathan Cape

• Author: George Burton Adams

• Language: English

• Published Year: 1951

• Pages: 600

• Binding: Hard Back

• Book Condition: Used – Good

• Condition Note: Book is in good condition but a few pages are underlined

• Dimensions: 22 x 15 cm

• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

This comprehensive and scholarly work by George Burton Adams traces the long evolution of England’s constitutional system from Anglo-Saxon foundations to the developments following the First World War. With academic precision and clarity, the author examines the gradual shaping of institutions that defined British governance.

The book explores the emergence of Parliament, the transformation of monarchy, the growth of cabinet government, and the expansion of democratic reforms over centuries. Adams provides a structured narrative that highlights how legal traditions, political struggles, and social change contributed to the modern constitutional framework.

Recognized as a classic study in British political history, this substantial volume remains an important reference for students, researchers, and readers interested in constitutional development and institutional evolution.