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Reforming senates : upper legislative houses in North Atlantic small powers, 1800-present /

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This original and new study of senates in small powers across the North Atlantic shows that the establishment and reform of these upper legislative houses have followed remarkably parallel trajectories. Senate reforms emerged in the wake of deep political crises within the Atlantic World, and were i...

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Other Authors: Bijleveld, Nikolaj (Editor), Grittner, Colin (Editor), Smith, David E., 1936- (Editor), Verstegen, Wybren (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, [2020]
Series:Routledge studies in modern history.
Subjects:
Legislative bodies > Europe > Upper chambers > History.
Legislative bodies > North America > Upper chambers > History.
Representative government and representation > Europe > Hisory.
Representative government and representation > North America > History.
States, Small.
Middle powers.
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Summary:This original and new study of senates in small powers across the North Atlantic shows that the establishment and reform of these upper legislative houses have followed remarkably parallel trajectories. Senate reforms emerged in the wake of deep political crises within the Atlantic World, and were influenced by the comparatively weak positions of small powers. Reformers responded to crises and constantly looked beyond borders and oceans for inspiration to keep their senates relevant.
Physical Description:xii, 274 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780367339685
0367339684