Books in the History of Parliament series

France, India and the revolt of the American colonies all had an impact on the business of the House during the second half of the eighteenth century, as detailed in these volumes of the History of Parliament.

Contains 2,668 biographical articles and 241 constituency articles. The biographies include many of the powerful political figures of Elizabeth's reign, such as Sir William Cecil, Sir Robert Dudley, Sir Amias Paulet, Thomas Sackville and Sir Christopher Hatton, as well as the middling figures like Laurence Tomson and Richard Topcliffe.

Presents a 4-volume set that contains biographies of 3,175 individuals who sat in the House of Commons in the 14th and 15th centuries. This book presents the contrast between the code of chivalrous conduct and the reality of military service; the competitive pursuit of wealthy heiresses; the relations between the laity and the Church; and more.