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Constitutional Law - The High Court of Parliament and Its Supremacy: An Historical Essay on the Boundaries Between Legislation and Adjudication in England

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Book Synopsis: McIlwain, Charles Howard. The High Court of Parliament and Its Supremacy: An Historical Essay on the Boundaries Between Legislation and Adjudication in England. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1910. xxi, 408 pp. Reprinted 2004 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. LCCN 2003056440. ISBN 1-58477-388-X. Cloth. * Reprint of the first edition. Highly acclaimed when it was published, this remains a classic. McIlwain [1871-1968], a professor of history at Harvard University for more than three decades, developed -- with a particular emphasis on Parliament's role as a judicial body -- Pollock and Maitland's thesis from their landmark work The History of English Law Before the Time of Edward I (1895) that Parliament was not a legislature in the modern sense; it was an administrative and judicial instrument of the crown. Oliver Wendell Holmes praised the work in a May 8, 1918 letter to Harold J. Laski: "... it left me greatly admiring it as an altogether admirable piece of work. It also kept me keenly interested from beginning to end." Howe, Holmes-Laski Letters I:152-153.

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Are you fascinated by the historical development of legislation and adjudication in England? Look no further than "The High Court of Parliament and Its Supremacy: An Historical Essay on the Boundaries Between Legislation and Adjudication in England" by Charles Howard McIlwain. Originally published in 1910, this highly acclaimed book has been reprinted in 2004 for you to experience the insightful analysis it offers. McIlwain, a distinguished history professor from Harvard University, delves into the role of Parliament as both an administrative and judicial instrument of the crown. Unlock the secrets of England's legal history with this classic work.

Step back in time with "The High Court of Parliament and Its Supremacy." McIlwain's detailed examination of Parliament's role as a judicial body builds upon the groundbreaking research of Pollock and Maitland, as presented in their influential work "The History of English Law Before the Time of Edward I." Discover a wealth of information that challenges the perception of Parliament as a modern legislature. As an administrative and judicial tool of the crown, Parliament played a crucial role in shaping England's legal system. Dive into this historical essay and expand your understanding of the complexities that underpin legislation and adjudication.

In the words of the esteemed Oliver Wendell Holmes, "The High Court of Parliament and Its Supremacy" is an "altogether admirable piece of work." Holmes himself expressed his keen interest and admiration for McIlwain's analysis in a letter to Harold J. Laski. This book will keep you captivated from beginning to end, offering a compelling perspective on the development of legislation and adjudication in England. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this fascinating journey through history.

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