'Erskine May', like 'Hansard', is a book recognised by its author's name much more readily than by its title; and, also like Hansard, it is closely connected to the work of the British Houses of Parliament. Thomas Erskine May (1815–86), clerk to the House of Commons, began h...

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1. Verfasser:	May, Thomas Erskine 1815-1886 (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1844
Schriftenreihe:	Cambridge library collection. British and Irish history, 19th century
Schlagworte:	Great Britain / Parliament / Rules and practice Großbritannien > Parliament > House of Lords Großbritannien > Parliament Großbritannien > Parliament > House of Commons Parlament Parlamentsrecht Parlamentswahl Großbritannien
Online-Zugang:	BSB01 UBG01 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	'Erskine May', like 'Hansard', is a book recognised by its author's name much more readily than by its title; and, also like Hansard, it is closely connected to the work of the British Houses of Parliament. Thomas Erskine May (1815–86), clerk to the House of Commons, began his working life as assistant to the House of Commons librarian, and familiarised himself with constitutional history and parliamentary procedure during a long and distinguished career. This 1844 book describes the workings of Parliament, including its constitution, powers and privileges, practice and proceedings, and private bills. The history and traditions of the institution are examined, and current practice explained in detail. It went into several subsequent editions, and was translated into many languages. Erskine May was also a cautious but efficient reformer, streamlining procedures in order to manage much greater amounts of parliamentary business: his work is still consulted on procedural matters
Beschreibung:	Originally published in 1844. - Includes index
Beschreibung:	1 online resource (xvi, 496 pages)
ISBN:	9781139941822
DOI:	10.1017/CBO9781139941822