This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Bribery and power under the English crown in revolution times
The text argues that old forms were abandoned, enabling arbitrary government. It notes how ministers and princes, notably Charles II and James II, used bribery and pensions to sway Parliament. It cites Sir John Copleston and Sir Richard Wise allegedly feeding members with money to secure votes, and claims parliamentary freedom was violated, a grievance of the revolution leading to reform acts to curb corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monitor
Charles the Second
James the Second
John Copleston
Richard Wise