Notes on Stubbs' Select Charters: And Other Illustrations of English Constitutional History to 1307 is a book written by Arthur Lionel Smith and published in 1825. The book is a detailed analysis of the English constitutional history up to 1307, with a particular focus on the work of William Stubbs, a renowned historian of the time. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of English constitutional history. The first section provides an introduction to the subject, outlining the ...
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Notes on Stubbs' Select Charters: And Other Illustrations of English Constitutional History to 1307 is a book written by Arthur Lionel Smith and published in 1825. The book is a detailed analysis of the English constitutional history up to 1307, with a particular focus on the work of William Stubbs, a renowned historian of the time. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of English constitutional history. The first section provides an introduction to the subject, outlining the main themes and issues that will be covered in the book. The second section focuses on the work of William Stubbs, providing an overview of his life and career, as well as an analysis of his key works.The third section of the book is devoted to the study of select charters from the period, including the Magna Carta and the Charter of the Forest. These charters are analyzed in detail, with a focus on their historical context and significance. The fourth section of the book looks at other illustrations of English constitutional history, including parliamentary records and legal documents.Throughout the book, Smith provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the subject matter, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. He also engages with the work of other historians, offering critiques and alternative interpretations where appropriate. Overall, Notes on Stubbs' Select Charters: And Other Illustrations of English Constitutional History to 1307 is an important work of historical scholarship that provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter. It will be of interest to anyone with an interest in English constitutional history, as well as to scholars and students of history more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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