The Constitutional History of England, Volume 1 (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

Historian Henry Hallam’s sweeping study of the constitutional history of England tells the story of the development of England’s constitution from its early days until the death of George II in 1760. The author examines developments that occurred under each reign as well as other events that affected the evolution of the constitution. Engrossing and exhaustive, these three volumes are excellent reading for anyone passionate about English history. The first volume in this three part series begins with the ancient government of England and Henry VII and discusses the English Constitution through the dissolution of the Parliament of 1625.