Title: The Tudor constitution :
Authors: Elton, G. R.; Tanner, J. R.
Date: 1960
Publisher: University Press,
Physical description: xvi, 496 pages ; 24 cm
Language: English
LC classification: J
Abstract: Based on J. R. Tanner's Tudor constitutional documents. Bibliography: p. 471-481.
Contents: Preface -- Table of documents -- 1. The Crown -- I. The Tudor Dynasty -- II. The nature of kingship -- III. The powers of the Crown -- (i) The Royal Prerogative -- (ii) The Crown and legislation -- (iii) Suppression of rivals -- IV. The revenues of the Crown -- V. The law of treason -- (i) Extension of treasons -- (ii) Procedure in treason trials -- 2. The Council -- I. Growth and composition -- II. Business -- 3. The seals and the secretary -- 4. Financial administration -- 5. The ancient courts -- 6. Conciliar Courts -- I. Star Chamber -- (i) History -- (ii) Procedure and business -- II. The court of requests -- III. Local courts -- 7. Ecclesiastical Courts -- I. The ordinary courts -- II. The high commission -- 8. Parliament -- I. The nature of parliament and statute -- II. Composition -- III. Procedure -- IV. Privileges -- V. Management VI. The Puritan movement -- 10. Local Government -- List of books -- Glossary -- Index
Notes: Based on J. R. Tanner's Tudor constitutional documents.
Subject headings (LCSH): Constitutional history--Great Britain--Sources.; Constitutional history--Great Britain.; Great Britain--History--Tudors, 1485-1603--Sources.