This volume provides an introduction to the United Kingdom's constitution that recognises and embraces its historical, social, political, and legal dimensions.

"This acclaimed book provides a topical and contextual outline of the principles, doctrines and institutions that underpin the United Kingdom constitution. The

A classic study of the British constitution, paying special attention to how Parliament and the monarchy work. The author frequently draws comparisons with the

This book provides an accessible one-volume introduction to the development of the British constitution from its earliest beginnings in the seventh century to t

A bravura critique of the traditional interpretation of the British constitution. The book demolishes many of the myths surrounding it, but also goes on to sugg