The pageant of Parliament, vol. 1 of 2 by Michael MacDonagh
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"The Pageant of Parliament, Vol. 1" by Michael MacDonagh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the workings of the British Parliament, detailing its processes, traditions, and the crucial role it plays in governance. MacDonagh aims to illuminate Parliament not just as a procedural institution but as a living embodiment of democratic governance influenced by human personalities. The opening of the book features an introduction where
the author outlines his intention to explore the Parliament as an intricate machinery concerning the formulation and execution of laws alongside the administration of public welfare. MacDonagh emphasizes the practical side of the political system, contrasting it against theoretical norms, and discusses the relationships between Members of Parliament (MPs) and their constituencies, highlighting historical examples like Edmund Burke's stance on representation versus delegation. This segment paints a vivid picture of the dynamics at play within Parliament, setting a foundation for understanding the institution’s significance in a democratic society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacDonagh, Michael, 1862-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | The pageant of Parliament, vol. 1 of 2 |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd, 1921. |
| Credits | deaurider, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JN: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain. Parliament |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74244 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 340 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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