Description:
The House of Commons 1509-1558 offers readers a groundbreaking examination of the role and significance of the British House of Commons during the Tudor period.
- Utilizes new scholarship, archival research, and never-before-published images to enhance our understanding
- Details all aspects of the institution, including elections and electoral practice, membership, organization, the House in session, and legislation
- Addresses innovations in the conduct and management of the House during this time, such as the introduction of divisions and increasing bureaucratization
- Demonstrates the turbulent nature of the House during the Tudor age and reevaluates the nature of political opposition