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English Constitution

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In "English Constitution," Walter Bagehot provides a comprehensive analysis of the workings of the British political system. His prose is clear and concise, making complex concepts easy to understand for the reader. Bagehot delves into the historical development of the constitution, as well as the roles of the monarchy, Parliament, and the judiciary.

One of the strengths of the book is Bagehot's ability to offer critical insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the English Constitution. He highlights the flexibility and adaptability of the system, while also pointing out potential areas for improvement. Despite being written in the 19th century, many of Bagehot's observations remain relevant today, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in British politics.

Overall, "English Constitution" is a well-written and informative book that offers a deep dive into the inner workings of the British political system. Bagehot's analysis is thought-provoking and his writing style engaging, making this a must-read for anyone looking to better understand the foundations of British governance.

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The English Constitution is an extremely accessible work of political and legal science by Walter Bagehot, first published in serialized form in 1865-7. While some of his observations on the English system no longer apply to the modern constitutional organization of the United Kingdom, his philosophical basis is for the most part as sound as ever.

For instance, Bagehot observes in the chapter on the Monarchy that, It is often said that men are ruled by their imaginations; but it would be truer to say they are governed by the weakness of their imaginations. The nature of a constitution, the action of an assembly, the play of parties, the unseen formation of a guiding opinion, are complex facts, difficult to know and easy to mistake. But the action of a single will, the fiat of a single mind, are easy ideas: anybody can make them out, and no one can ever forget them. When you put before the mass of mankind the question, "Will you be governed by a king, or will you be governed by a constitution?" the inquiry comes out thus—"Will you be governed in a way you understand, or will you be governed in a way you do not understand?" The issue was put to the French people; they were asked, "Will you be governed by Louis Napoleon, or will you be governed by an assembly?" The French people said, "We will be governed by the one man we can imagine, and not by the many people we cannot imagine". - Summary by Carolin


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