The development of the legislative council, 1606-1945 / by Martin Wight
London : Faber & Faber Ltd., 1946. First Edition. Library copy. Library marks remain. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Boards dust-stained. Hinges starting. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #380479
Physical description: 187 pages ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: 1. The old Colonial Council: to 1783 -- The growth of the old empire -- The zenith and collapse of the old empire, 1763-83 -- 2. The crown colony system: since 1783 -- The transition, 1783-1815 -- The development of the dependent empire, since 1815 -- 3. The development of the Legislative Council I -- The substitution of the mixed council for the old representative system -- The new representative system -- Communal representation -- Semi-responsible government -- 4. The development of the Legislative Council II -- The structure of the Council -- Powers, privileges, and procedure -- 5. The development of Executive Council -- Differentiation from Legislative Council -- Unofficial representation -- 6. The modern constitution of Legislative and Executive Council -- The supremacy of imperial legislation -- Constitutional bases of colonial legislatures -- The governor -- The Executive Council -- The Legislative Council -- Imperial control in practice. Subjects: Legislative Council. Legislative bodies Great Britain Colonies. Legislative bodies Great Britain Colonies. Legislative bodies Great Britain Colonies History. Constitutional history Great Britain Colonies.
Price: €18.00