Alasdair Hawkyard – författare

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 1685Sheds scarce and important light on how the Lords was managed, and the daily routines that aided its runningProvides vital information on the disputes that took place over precedence and responsibilities between those employed at court and those working in parliament

The House of Commons 1509-1558 offers readers a groundbreaking examination of the role and significance of the British House of Commons during the Tudor period. Utilizes new scholarship, archival research, and never-before-published images to enhance our understandingDetails all aspects of the institution, including elections and electoral practice, membership, organization, the House in session, and legislationAddresses innovations in the conduct and management of the House during this time, such as the introduction of divisions and increasing bureaucratizationDemonstrates the turbulent nature of the House during the Tudor age and reevaluates the nature of political opposition