The Commonplace Book of Sir Thomas Duppa

Name: The Commonplace Book of Sir Thomas Duppa
Brand: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
SKU: 9781119085997
Price: 23.85 EUR
Availability: InStock

★★★★★

English

By (author): Alasdair Hawkyard John Sainty

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 1685
Sheds scarce and important light on how the Lords was managed, and the daily routines that aided its running
Provides vital information on the disputes that took place over precedence and responsibilities between those employed at court and those working in parliament

€23.85

€26.50

Save 10%

Quantity

A01=Alasdair HawkyardA01=John SaintyAge Group_UncategorizedAuthor_Alasdair HawkyardAuthor_John Saintyautomatic-updateCategory1=Non-FictionCategory=HBJD1Category=JPHCategory=JPPCategory=LAZCOP=United KingdomDelivery_Delivery within 10-20 working daysLanguage_EnglishPA=AvailablePrice_€20 to €50PS=Activesoftlaunch

Delivery/Collection within 10-20 working days

Product Details

Weight: 141g
Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
Publication Date: 06 Nov 2015
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781119085997

About Alasdair HawkyardJohn Sainty

Alasdair Hawkyard is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Historical Society. He was formerly Co-editor and Principal Research Assistant on the 1509-1558 section of the History of Parliament. His long-standing interest in architectural social and political history is reflected in a range of articles published in Parliamentary History as well as other academic journals. Sir John Sainty was Clerk of the Parliaments from 1983-1990. For four years he was editor of the office holder series published by the Institute of Historical Research. In addition to Officials of the Royal Household (with Robert O. Bucholz 2 vols 1997 1998) he has published extensively on the history and procedure of parliament and on office holders under the crown.