The Commonplace Book of Sir Thomas Duppa Paperback / softback
by Alasdair Hawkyard, John Sainty
Part of the Parliamentary History Book Series series
Paperback / softback
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 1685Sheds scarce and important light on how the Lords was managed, and the daily routines that aided its runningProvides vital information on the disputes that took place over precedence and responsibilities between those employed at court and those working in parliament
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:92 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:06/11/2015
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- ISBN:9781119085997
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:92 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:06/11/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781119085997
