Sir Thomas Duppa's commonplace book
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Sir Thomas Duppa's commonplace book
（Parliamentary history : texts & studies, 11）
Wiley-Blackwell for the Parliamentary History Yearbook Trust, 2015
Available at 2 libraries
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Book originally compiled by Sir Thomas Duppa for his own use
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Thomas Duppa who was Black Rod from 1683-1694 compiled The Commonplace Book for his own use. It sheds vital light not only on how the Lords was managed, and the daily routines, but also on the personalities of the period.
The Commonplace Book is an extremely rare survival from late seventeenth century Parliamentary history
Entries describe Sir Thomas Duppa's investiture as black rod and his knighting in 1683, as well as the coronation of James II in 1685
Sheds scarce and important light on how the Lords was managed, and the daily routines that aided its running
Provides vital information on the disputes that took place over precedence and responsibilities between those employed at court and those working in parliament
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Method
Abbreviations
Introduction
The Text
Appendix: Biographical Notes
Index
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