Readers Comments
“The tension between continuity and change which characterises so much history is alive in these pages.”
“ The book covers a huge swathe of British history from ancient times until today. I particularly like the historical analogies. MPs remuneration was an issue even in the 13th century and in the 15th century Weymouth paid its MPs a wage of 500 mackerel. In the 17th century, the Commons had the novel idea of fining MPs five shillings for each day they failed to attend - a sort of negative attendance allowance. I had forgotten that the Levellers had argued for equal size constituencies, but given the size of some constituencies today - it is a demand that still resonates.
Nick Hillman “Crossbow” magazine.
“I found your book a delight to read”
“it is worth three novels of Martin Amis.”
“I am really enjoying reading your book on Democracy. It is very well researched and will be a very valuable asset - particularly to those university students reading politics. You are up there with the Robert Mackenzies of this world.”
“ The book covers a huge swathe of British history from ancient times until today. I particularly like the historical analogies. MPs remuneration was an issue even in the 13th century and in the 15th century Weymouth paid its MPs a wage of 500 mackerel. In the 17th century, the Commons had the novel idea of fining MPs five shillings for each day they failed to attend - a sort of negative attendance allowance. I had forgotten that the Levellers had argued for equal size constituencies, but given the size of some constituencies today - it is a demand that still resonates.
Nick Hillman “Crossbow” magazine.
“I found your book a delight to read”
“it is worth three novels of Martin Amis.”
“I am really enjoying reading your book on Democracy. It is very well researched and will be a very valuable asset - particularly to those university students reading politics. You are up there with the Robert Mackenzies of this world.”
