Published in 1968: While giving a lucid account of the functions and difficulties of the office of Principal Secretary, the author shows clearly how the retention of this position was a characteristic example of the English habit of clinging to old forms in political matters long after these forms have ceased to bear any relationship to reality. Originally a clerk in the King’s private household and writer of his letters, by the end of the seventeenth century the position had become a political office, second only in importance to that of Lord High Treasurer.
Lingua Inglese ● Formato EPUB ● Pagine 206 ● ISBN 9780429620881 ● Casa editrice Taylor and Francis ● Pubblicato 2019 ● Scaricabile 3 volte ● Moneta EUR ● ID 7028967 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM
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