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The Crown Power and Parliament in the Revolution
A dated letter discusses how the Revolution altered crown power and parliaments independence. It argues the crown gained influence via civil list, debt and wars, while parliamentary independence waned due to ministerial pressure and office-seeking. It notes Pelham's effort to restore independence and laments party-driven coercion in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iave
Henry the Eighth
Elizabeth
James
Charles
Atticus
Pelham
Cusom