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sydsnot71's review against another edition
1.0
This isn't really my cup of tea. I found it a bit of a slog to read. Perhaps I wasn't in the right mood for it. It is interesting as a historical document I think but Bagehot is an utter snob and it helps make this a bit of a drag to read.
I'm sure someone can help explain why I should like it more than I did.
But nope. Not for me.
I'm sure someone can help explain why I should like it more than I did.
But nope. Not for me.
fractaltexan's review against another edition
4.0
This book, though difficult to get through at times, has increased my understanding of, as the title states, The English Constitution. I was, admittedly, turned to this book by Netflix's "The Crown".
Bagehot does an excellent job of making his case (Though in posterity, the case may have changed quickly). As usual, the Oxford Worlds Classics team does a tremendous job at giving a historical background to the work itself. The chapters on the Monarchy, the workings of Cabinet, as well as the House of Lords were insightful, considering that most of British Politics that we come across are the result of the House of Commons.
A wonderful and insightful book.
Bagehot does an excellent job of making his case (Though in posterity, the case may have changed quickly). As usual, the Oxford Worlds Classics team does a tremendous job at giving a historical background to the work itself. The chapters on the Monarchy, the workings of Cabinet, as well as the House of Lords were insightful, considering that most of British Politics that we come across are the result of the House of Commons.
A wonderful and insightful book.