Originally Published In 1936 This Book Contains A Detailed Investigation Of The Ideas And Theories Behind The Forms Of Fifteenth-Century English Government Reaching Conclusions Regarding The ''Spirit'' Of The Constitution. The Text Is Divided Into Four Large ''The Estate Of King'' ''The Nature Of Parliament'' ''Statutory Law And Judicial Discretion'' And ''The Theory Of The State''. Extensive Notes Appendices And A Bibliography Are Also Provided. This Book Will Be Of Value To Anyone With An Interest In Fifteenth-Century History Political History And The Development Of The English Constitution.