Commons Debates For 1629 Critically Edited And An Introduction Dealing With Parliamentary Sources For The Early Stuarts (1921)

Commons Debates for 1629 is a historical book edited by Wallace Notestein, which provides a critical analysis of parliamentary sources for the early Stuarts. The book contains a collection of debates that took place in the House of Commons in 1629, which was a tumultuous period in British history. The debates were centered around the policies of King Charles I, who was accused of violating the rights and liberties of the English people.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains an introduction by the editor, which provides an overview of the historical context of the debates and the parliamentary sources that were used to compile them. The introduction also discusses the political and social climate of the early Stuarts, which was marked by religious conflict, economic instability, and political upheaval.The second part of the book contains the debates themselves, which are presented in a critical edition that includes annotations and commentary by the editor. The debates cover a wide range of topics, including taxation, religious freedom, and the power of the monarchy. They also provide insights into the political and social tensions of the time, as well as the personalities and motivations of the key players in the debates.Overall, Commons Debates for 1629 is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the early Stuarts and the development of parliamentary democracy in England. It provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the debates that took place during this critical period in British history, and sheds light on the complex political and social forces that shaped the nation during this time.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.