Project Gutenberg 2010-11-28 Public domain in the USA. 162 Lowell, A. Lawrence (Abbott Lawrence) 1856 1943 Lowell, Abott Lawrence Lowell, Abbott Lawrence The Government of England (Vol. I) Produced by Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Government of England (Vol. I)" by A. Lawrence Lowell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the structure and function of the English government, particularly focusing on the impact of Parliament and the Crown on the nation's political system. It addresses significant changes over time and highlights the contemporary political landscape, making it relevant for readers interested in political science and constitutional studies. The opening of the text introduces the concept of the English Constitution and its evolution, emphasizing how the Crown has historically been at the center of political power. It outlines the legal structure, the role of public officers, and the gradual transfer of power to ministers, leading to the establishment of a responsible government. Through discussions on the functions and limitations of the Crown, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the government’s workings in the chapters to follow. This introduction establishes a foundation for understanding the complexities and historical context of the English political system, which is the primary focus of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Politics and government JN Text Category: History - British Category: Politics 1693253 2025-07-14T06:40:05.275256 text/html 1716072 2021-01-07T06:38:52 text/html 24889439 2025-07-14T06:42:34.581021 application/epub+zip 24670975 2025-07-14T06:40:54.262071 application/epub+zip 663953 2025-07-14T06:40:09.902255 application/epub+zip 250268278 2025-07-14T06:43:21.294303 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250005660 2025-07-14T06:41:35.166818 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1094035 2022-09-15T15:55:36.194930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1319607 2025-07-14T06:39:59.714301 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1319272 2021-01-07T06:38:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1319714 2021-01-07T06:38:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20816 2025-07-14T06:43:22.095292 application/rdf+xml 16207 2025-07-14T06:40:10.680234 image/jpeg 3907 2025-07-14T06:40:10.321228 image/jpeg 453267 2021-01-07T06:38:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 23426524 2021-01-07T06:38:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 453169 2021-01-07T06:38:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 23474605 2025-07-14T06:40:06.654329 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia