The Commonplace Book of Sir Thomas Duppa (Parliamentary History)

Hawkyard, Alasdair/ Sainty, John

Blackwell Pub（2015/11発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 100 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781119085997
• DDC分類 328.4107109031

Full Description

Thomas Duppa who was Black Rod from 1683-1694 compiled The Commonplace Book for his own use. It sheds vital light not only on how the Lords was managed, and the daily routines, but also on the personalities of the period.



The Commonplace Book is an extremely rare survival from late seventeenth century Parliamentary history



Entries describe Sir Thomas Duppa's investiture as black rod and his knighting in 1683, as well as the coronation of James II in 1685
Sheds scarce and important light on how the Lords was managed, and the daily routines that aided its running
Provides vital information on the disputes that took place over precedence and responsibilities between those employed at court and those working in parliament

 

 

 

Contents

Acknowledgments

Method

Abbreviations                                    

Introduction

The Text   

Appendix: Biographical Notes

Index