The Good Parliament of 1376: Politics and Governance

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[...] Gallimard. https://excerpts.numilog.com/books/9782070286041.pdf JR Maddicott. (2010). The Origins of the English Parliament, 924-1327. Oxford University Press. [...]

[...] The Preparation and Organization laborious of the Parlement: mirror of the complexities of 14th-century England L"e « Good Parliament in 1376 shows the political and administrative difficulties encountered by England at the end of the reign of Edward III. The difficulty of convening its members (the 'Good Parliament') highlights an administration faced with the difficult task of bringing the kingdom together. This section proposed to examine in the first place the preliminary procedures then, the proclamation of the king A. The preliminary procedures The complexity of the English administration is evident in the preparations for the parliament of 1376. [...]

[...] The examination of the text raises the relevance of two major themes: the negotiation of subsidies and governance A. The negotiation of subsidies: a financial parliament The problem of subsidies is crucial in the 'Good Parliament', highlighting the increased economic constraints caused by military spending. Municipalities highlight the concerns of cities and regions regarding the difficult economic impact, which translates to a decrease in cultures and resources due to prolonged conflicts. Due to this situation, members of the communes decide to pay the king 'similar wool, leather and wool clips to those that the lords and communes granted him at the parliament held at Westminster in the forty-seventh year of his reign [1373]' (C. [...]

[...] Furthermore, theand the English system of governance is faced with unprecedented difficulties following the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453), which has exacerbated conflicts between the crown and the constituent bodies of the kingdom. The effects of these conflicts are not limited to the battlefields; they are also reflected in the systems of governance, where the need for additional funds and wise counsel in times of war is great. In this tumultuous period, the convening of the 'Good Parliament' is an administrative action that reflects the political and social conflicts of the time. [...]

[...] This evolution indicates a shift towards a more cooperative and participatory approach to power, suggesting a strengthening of the concept of co-governance and anticipating constitutional reforms in the relations between the sovereign and the parliament. Conclusion The 'Good Parliament' of 1376 is considered an important moment in English political history. It was convened due to an urgent need for advice and funding for a kingdom in distress, which also marked the beginning of a transition towards greater parliamentary participation in public affairs. [...]