Author Description

The English Constitution was published in book form in 1867 the year Disraeli's Reform Act which abruptly and finally ended the period of classical parliamentary government it describes. As an account of Contemporary fact the book was out of date almost before it could be reviewed. Since then countless studies by political scientists and constitutional lawyers interspersed occasionally with the reflections of a retired politician. Yet for anyone who wants to understand the workings of British politics this book still remains the best introduction available.