How Long to Read The Parliament of England, 1559-1581

How Long Does it Take to Read The Parliament of England, 1559-1581?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 5 minutes to read The Parliament of England, 1559-1581 by Geoffrey Rudolph Elton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This is a comprehensive account of the parliament of early modern England at work, written by the leading authority on sixteenth-century English, constitutional and political history. Professor Elton explains how parliament dealt with bills and acts, discusses the many various matters that came to notice there, and investigates its role in political matters. In the process he proves that the prevailing doctrine, developed by the work of Sir John Neale, is wrong, that parliament did not acquire a major role in politics; that the notion of a consistent, body of puritan agitators in opposition to the government is mere fiction and, although the Commons processed more bills than the House of Lords, the Lords occupied the more important and influential role. Parliament's fundamental function in the government of the realm lay rather in the granting of taxes and the making of laws. The latter were promoted by a great variety of interests - the Crown, the Privy Council, the bishops, and particularly by innumerable private initiators. A very large number of bills failed, most commonly for lack of time but also because agreement between the three partners (Queen, Lords and Commons) could not be reached.

How long is The Parliament of England, 1559-1581?

The Parliament of England, 1559-1581 by Geoffrey Rudolph Elton is 416 pages long, and a total of 106,496 words.

This makes it 140% the length of the average book. It also has 130% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Parliament of England, 1559-1581 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 41 minutes to read The Parliament of England, 1559-1581 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Parliament of England, 1559-1581?

The Parliament of England, 1559-1581 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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