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Oxford University Press - Parliamentary Diary of Sir Richard Cocks

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Explore a rare piece of British political history with The Parliamentary Diary of Sir Richard Cocks 1698-1702. Published by Oxford University Press, this work provides a unique window into the English Parliament during a period of significant change. As a Gloucestershire country gentleman and an enthusiastic new member of Parliament, Cocks recorded the four sessions between 1698 and 1702 with a keen eye for the drama and importance of the proceedings. This diary holds a special place in historical research. It is the only substantial parliamentary diary found between the reports of Narcissus Luttrell and Anchitell Grey in the early 1690s and Sir Edward Knatchbull in the 1720s. Readers will find detailed accounts of the vital questions of state that were decided during these years. It is an essential resource for those studying the evolution of English party politics and the social history of Britain. This volume offers a firsthand perspective on the events that shaped the political landscape of the early 18th century.

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Provides a rare historical account covering four parliamentary sessions from 1698 to 1702.

Offers a unique perspective from Sir Richard Cocks, an enthusiastic member of the English Parliament.

Acts as a vital missing link in parliamentary records between the 1690s and the 1720s.

Documents significant developments in the evolution of English party politics during a transformative era.

Captures the drama and importance of major state decisions through a firsthand observer's eyes.

An essential addition for researchers focusing on British social and urban history.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0198223706
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > Britain > Social & Urban History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 08 August 1996
Listed Since: 06 February 2007

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