The English Constitution

Originally published in 1867, The English Constitution by Walter Bagehot remains one of the most influential analyses of the British political system ever written.



Bagehot examines the functioning of the United Kingdom's constitutional monarchy, distinguishing between the "dignified" and "efficient" parts of government. With clarity and precision, he explains the roles of the Crown, Parliament, the Cabinet, and the House of Commons in shaping modern democracy.



Essential reading for students of political science, constitutional law, and British history, this enduring classic offers profound insight into parliamentary government and the evolution of democratic institutions.



A foundational work of constitutional theory and political analysis.