Essays On Parliamentary Reform (1883)

Essays On Parliamentary Reform is a collection of essays written by Walter Bagehot, a British journalist, economist, and political analyst, in 1883. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the British parliamentary system and its flaws, with suggestions for reforms that would make it more efficient and democratic. Bagehot argues that the current system is outdated and inefficient, with too much power concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy elites. He suggests that the House of Lords should be abolished and replaced with an elected second chamber, and that the House of Commons should be reformed to better reflect the diversity of British society. The book also includes essays on related topics, such as the role of the monarchy in the parliamentary system, the importance of political parties, and the need for greater transparency in government. Overall, Essays On Parliamentary Reform is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the British parliamentary system, written by one of the most influential political thinkers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.