By Henry Hallam
Published by Ward, Lock And Co: London c1880 Undated
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Henry Hallam's The Constitutional History of England is a landmark study of the political and legal evolution of England from the late 15th century through to the mid-18th century. Beginning with the accession of Henry VII and concluding with the death of George II, Hallam examines more than two centuries of institutional development, charting the gradual emergence of parliamentary power, the contest between monarchy and law, and the shaping of civil liberties. His analysis covers pivotal events such as the Reformation, the rise of the Commons, the Civil War, the Glorious Revolution, and the establishment of constitutional monarchy, offering a clear, authoritative narrative grounded in careful archival research and a deep understanding of English jurisprudence.
This undated Ward, Lock & Co. edition—likely published around 1880—presents Hallam's influential work in an attractive Victorian cloth binding, with gilt spine titling and the publisher's embossed "Standard Works" medallion. The volume embodies the period's commitment to accessibility of major historical texts, bringing Hallam's scholarship to a broad readership during a time of renewed interest in constitutional identity and governance. A solid and representative example of a foundational work in British historical literature, this edition will appeal to collectors of 19th-century history, political studies, and classic Victorian reprints of major scholarly works."
Light wear only to covers and spine as shown. Pages clean and well presented with no foxing. Title pages are clipped, presumably to remove old inscriptions, no loss of content. Binding excellent with no loose pages. A lovely copy in very good condition of not for clips as noted. Please study photos to further understand condition.
